I was at a firm this morning and saw to my suprise a glass facade which I never seen before.
It was a sign for a glass and paint shop that previously occupied that adress.
Looking at the fontstyle it must have been made during 1920-1930.
I showe my father the photo's I quickly mde and he remembers the facade very well and it being lost over time.
Now we now that it was probably blocked by a new company or house owner who used to live there after circa 1960.
Thankfully the new owners restaurated the building and discovered this piece of Dutch treasure and thought it to be of such high quality that it had to be shown again.
Erik
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Dutch treasure unveiled!
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Dutch treasure unveiled!
Realizing we are in the 2nd renaissance of the arts.
Learn, copy and trying to improve...
Still in the learning phase
Amsterdam Netherlands
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Learn, copy and trying to improve...
Still in the learning phase

Amsterdam Netherlands
www.ferrywinkler.nl
www.schitterend.eu
www.facebook.com/Schitterend.eu
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Re: Dutch treasure unveiled!
Now ya see there....
The burnished outline on the letters fade in and out with the bright and dark reflections, but the matte centers show from any angle.
Think about it!
The burnished outline on the letters fade in and out with the bright and dark reflections, but the matte centers show from any angle.
Think about it!
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Re: Dutch treasure unveiled!
Beautiful and effective sign on a cool building! Wouldn't you die for one of those lamps!
I love seeing international pieces!
Keep them coming Erik!
I love seeing international pieces!
Keep them coming Erik!