"Defense de Fumer..sans Microphosphate Schloesing."

Translated to English, it literally means "No Smoking without Schloesing Microphosphate", clearly an advertisement for a chemical product made by the Schloesing Company.

This spun-brass bell is in fine, all-original condition as the photos attest complete with untouched patina, heavy clanger, and a fabulous hefty wooden handle!

The bell rings with a deep resonance which surely brought the schoolchildren indoors promptly!

The sign is silver foil, reverse-painted on decorative, hand-chipped glass that has been protectively backed in metal. The sign was then affixed to a wooden, pyramid-shaped block which allows the glass sign to stand independently.

To add to its charm, the pencil box cover bears a sweet early stencil of Snow White + the Seven Dwarfs! The scene depicts 5 of the dwarfs as well as Prince Charming, sadly escorting Snow White who is lying in her clear glass coffin, having already bitten into the evil witch's poisonous apple and fallen into a deep sleep. Apparently, Prince Charming does not yet realize that all it will take to wake Snow White is a kiss on the lips from him!

Text indicates that the diploma was awarded to Mary L. Downey on January 15, 1892, and certified her to teach the Grammar or Primary Grade for the subsequent 6 years. Signed by 5 members of the California State Board of Education.

Further documentation on reverse reads, "Issued on the recommendation of the Board of Education of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 1521 of the Political Code, upon a first grade or Grammar Grade Certificate of San Francisco, 86.7% (Mary’s test grade).”

With the exception of early fold lines, condition is mint! Measures 8 inches X 10.5 inches.

The sign is silver foil, reverse-painted on decorative, hand-chipped glass that has been protectively backed in metal. A hanging hole on either side of the sign facilitate the ability to mount the sign on a wall or door.

Accented on either side by stylized Art Deco Chevrons, the sign is silver foil, reverse-painted on decorative, hand-chipped glass that has been protectively backed in metal. The sign retains both its two original hanging holes brackets as well as its original hanging chain.

Red Seal Colored Chalk was produced by the Standard Crayon Manufacturing Company of Danvers, Massachusetts and was distributed by the J.L. Hammett Company, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, producers of school products and materials.

In addition to making children's games, The Milton Bradley Company, for many, many years, produced an extensive array of school supplies, equipment, and materials!

A wonderful addition to School or Artist Memorabilia collection!