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Antique pawn shop balls (trade sign), made of copper.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Antique pawn shop balls (trade sign), made of copper.
Antique pawn shop balls (trade sign), made of copper. The symbol of three gold-colored balls has been a universial sign for pawn brokers since the Renaissance. This universal symbol is even used today by the famous Pawn Stars on their gspawn.com Gold & Silver Pawn Shop logo and website. The symbol of the trade derives from the balls featured on the coat of arms belonging to the famous Medici family of Florence, Italy, who were among the first to operate pawn banks during the Renaissance. (Size: See second photo for measurement.) Photos are part of the description representing the condition report. Pangaea Auctions urges Bidder's to view all attached photos.