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c. 1900's original exterior single-sided cast iron encumbrance placing notification sign with deeply embossed lettering
  • c. 1900's original exterior single-sided cast iron encumbrance placing notification sign with deeply embossed lettering
  • c. 1900's original exterior single-sided cast iron encumbrance placing notification sign with deeply embossed lettering
  • c. 1900's original exterior single-sided cast iron encumbrance placing notification sign with deeply embossed lettering
c. 1900's original exterior single-sided cast iron encumbrance placing notification sign with deeply embossed lettering

c. 1900's original exterior single-sided cast iron encumbrance placing notification sign with deeply embossed lettering

SKU: UR-29079-18
original early 20th century new york city tenement house embossed cast iron balcony notification sign. building codes and/or ordinances established during that time period required the balcony or fire-escape manufacturer to securely fasten, in a conspicuous place, a cast-iron plate having suitable raised letters on same to read as follows " notice! any person placing any encumbrance on this balcony is liable to a penalty of $10 and imprisonment for 10 days." the raised and/or embossed lettering was finally revealed or visible after removing over a century of paint coatings. fabricator unknown. measures 11 x 3 inches.

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