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Antique Japanese F.W. Horne Co American Machinery Brass Trade Sign Tokyo-Original antique Japanese industrial machinery advertising / dealer plaque for The F.W. Horne Co., agents for American Machinery & Tools.
Features bilingual English and Japanese lettering with locations including:
Likely dating from the 1910s–1930s Japanese industrial expansion era.Constructed of heavy metal (appears to be brass or bronze) with black enamel/japanned background and raised lettering.
An outstanding piece of early industrial advertising and Japanese export/import history.
Possible uses may have included:
- machinery identification plate
- industrial dealer sign
- trade showroom plaque
- export machinery display
- equipment mounting plate
Approximate size:
About 4 3/8\" x 2 7/8\"
Please review photos carefully for exact condition and details.
- Have 3 available in the about the same condition. This sale is for 1 plate only.
- Free shipping (AB1).