A. Biffell Tavern Sign

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of its licensing'. The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Taverns signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America."

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
21.25w" x 30.5"h      $374.99 Price includes shipping!

Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

A Phelps Inn ~ Tavern Sign

The earliest Phelps who settled in New England arrived in 1630 and hailed from Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, England. Shortly thereafter, the family migrated to Windsor, Connecticut, where they prospered and became prominent in politics. By the time of the American Revolution, the Phelps could be found throughout Connecticut, residing mostly in Hartford and Litchfield Counties. Tavern-keeping proved a popular occupation for family members. By 1800, there were at least four Phelps taverns situated in northwestern Connecticut and located within twenty-five miles of one another.

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
23"H x 33.5"W    $399.99 Price includes shipping! 
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Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

America Entertainment with Ship

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of its licensing'. The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Taverns signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America."

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
29" x 36.5"h      $489.99 Price includes shipping
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Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

E. Ely Spirits Food Tavern Sign

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of its licensing'. The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Taverns signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America."

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
22.5" x 33.75"h      $414.99 Price includes shipping!

Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

General Stark Tavern Sign

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of its licensing'. The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Taverns signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America."

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
Sign 26" x 34"h 
$399.99 Price includes shipping!
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Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

Geo. A. Chafee. Tavern Sign

According to family history, this sign first hung at George A. Chafee's cafe and then at the Chafee Hotel, which opened to great fanfare in 1889. The acanthus leaf decoration in the center resembles carving and ornamentation on ship's bows, suggesting the sign might have been produced in one of Middletown's ship building or carving shops. The phrase included here was a personal favorite of Chafee's, and similar messages appear on other American and English tavern-related artifacts.

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
Sign measures: 33"w" x 25.75"h   
$399.99 Price includes shipping.  
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Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

Jacob CHRIST Hatter Tavern Sign

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of its licensing'. The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Taverns signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America."

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
Sign 30.5" x 25.25"h 
$399.99 Price includes shipping!
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Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

Josiah Turner Tavern Sign

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of its licensing'. The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Taverns signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America."

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA. 
Sign measures: 38w" x 20.5"h   
$329.99 Price includes shipping.  
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Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.

R. Hammon Inn 1818 ~ Tavern Sign

Anchors were used on Tavern Signs to beckon sailors to their establishment. 

"Back in 1647 the Colony of Massachusetts decreed that every establishment shall have some inoffensive sign, obvious, for the direction of strangers posted within three months of it's licensing". The smart businessman obeyed the law. He also understood the profit-making effects of advertising. As a result, an untold number of signs tempted patronage in villages, towns and cities throughout Massachusetts and the other 12 colonies as well. Tavern signs were produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel and patriotic ideals in early America.

Handmade and painted by D. Skolas in Maine, USA.
24.5"H x 31.5"W    $379.99 Price includes shipping! 
In stock and ready to ship!

Each tavern sign is hand painted and slight variations may occur.