Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread There is wear and rusting

There is wear and rusting to the interior and underside consistent with age and former use

The ceramic body is clean and glossy with crisp pansy decoration

A below-knee or full-length flared dress with fitted bodice

mid-length jacket with front pockets

hats and labels were often replaced over time

Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread There is wear and rustingAntique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign A very attractive antique bronze trade plaque mounted onto a wooden backing board, reading Blanche Dressmaker Etc. The lettering is slightly indented into the bronze and picked out in a pale cream finish, giving the plaque a smart, traditional shop sign appearance. The bronze has a lovely dark aged surface with wear, rubbing, scratches and oxidised patina, while the wooden backing has bevelled