NO STOPS, Stencil Painted Enamel on Iron Sign Mexican folk art animals this ceramic vase feels at

this ceramic vase feels at once ancient and decidedly modern

10” t x 3 1/2” d

but based on the small (early) indices believe likely 1870s or 80s

plus original red and white striped cord connecting the ear piece to base

often making them as much design object as teaching tools

NO STOPS, Stencil Painted Enamel on Iron Sign Mexican folk art animals this ceramic vase feels atI find the bold black stencil painted lettering against creamy white ground on this old sign very beautiful, framed perfectly with that painterly band of peachy orange across the top and angle of rust yielding to orange along the bottom. (As if the sign came to a skidding stop one and never again!) To my eye and mind, an excellent declaration of determination and resolve and no futzing around! Nice. 17" x 5". Enamel on iron, with paint loss rust along