Antique J. & M. Mauzer Painted Wooden Directional Arrow Trade Sign block MM - C-14074 - 072825

MM - C-14074 - 072825

This piece appears to be in the form of a decorative globe

While it hasn't been tested (much to the chagrin of this writer

Exhibits minor scuffs and rust with small dents throughout

The sign is housed in a steel frame that allows the sign to swing back and forth

Antique J. & M. Mauzer Painted Wooden Directional Arrow Trade Sign block MM - C-14074 - 072825Large directional trade sign constructed of wood planks with applied framing, painted in white with bold black block lettering: "J. & M. Mauzer." Both ends terminate in pointed arrow forms, giving it the look of a roadside or building mounted indicator. The lettering includes a stylized connector between the initials, which can be read as either a small "c" or an ampersand, a quirk that adds to its vernacular charm. Signs of this type were typically