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Amazing 1940s-50s Neon Sign "1 Hour Cleaners" Modernist / Art Deco
By American Neon Sign Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful vintage neon sign "ONE HOUR cleaner's"" Salvaged from old dry cleaners in downtown
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Cigars Store / Trade Folk Art Wooden Carved Sign. c 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
American Folk art wooden "CIGARS" sign from the 1920's. Great old Store Trade sign. Wood cut to
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Old Vintage Fun Wooden Hand Painted Sign 'No Parking' Decorative Wall Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
! A very old sign, probably dates back to Mid 20th Century. the condition is as seen, the wood is old
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20th Century British Folk Art Signs

Materials

Pine

Large Old Hand Painted Wooden Sign for J.Drayton St Ives Cornwall England
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old hand painted sign J.Drayton Master Thatcher of St. Ives. Known for its surf beaches
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20th Century British Folk Art Signs

Materials

Softwood

1930s Caruso's Old New York Restaurant Enamel Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
Caruso's cobalt blue and white enamel wall mounted sign. From the restaurant in Poughkeepsie, NY's
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

"Antique - Old - Unusual" Clocks for Sale Hand Painted Sign, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Antique - Old - Unusual" Clocks for Sale Hand Painted sign c.1920 Fine old school hand painted
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

1900s, French Zinc Shop Sign
Located in High Point, NC
This enigmatic shop sign was produced in France, circa 1900. A large zinc wall decoration hanging
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20th Century French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Zinc

1900s, French Zinc Shop Sign
1900s, French Zinc Shop Sign
H 61.8 in W 17.3 in D 7.9 in
Nineteenth Century 55 Wood Address Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
Nineteenth Century '55' wood sign. Old wood relief sign with wonderfully weathered gold and black
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved cobbler's boot-form trade sign, in old gold paint. Carved in two pieces of pine, capped
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Lead

19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
H 14 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th century double sided metal fairground sign
Located in London, GB
present. Remnants of old faded signage lettering is still visible. This sign would have hung over an
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Vintage 1940s Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Commercial Sign of Santa, circa 100 Years
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Wooden commercial sign of santa by the famous beer maker Tuborg, circa 100 years old.
Category

20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Commercial Sign of Santa, circa 100 Years
Commercial Sign of Santa, circa 100 Years
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 3.15 in
Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign Very Rare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign Very Rare old sign with a mouth
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Signs

Materials

Enamel

Charming Advertising Sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
quite old and has protected the print for many years The sign is on paper, it has a slightly shiny
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Signs

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Double Sided Metal Boot Makers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century double sided metal boot makers trade sign. A highly decorative double sided
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

1920s Belgian Jenever Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
liquor of Belgium. Sign for old jenever of the Jenever city Hasselt. In good condition for his age of
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

1920s Belgian Jenever Sign
1920s Belgian Jenever Sign
H 20.08 in W 9.26 in D 0.79 in
1960s Myers's Rum Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
- 1960s signs - old signs - European signs - wall sign - counter top display sign - vintage advertising
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Other

1960s Myers's Rum Sign
1960s Myers's Rum Sign
H 13 in W 9.26 in D 0.12 in
Wall Mounted Telephone Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mounted telephone sign on an iron bracket. Old school and very fun!
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Signs

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Telephone Sign
Wall Mounted Telephone Sign
H 30 in W 7 in D 15 in
Gazelle Bicycles Glass Advertising Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old glass advertising sign for Gazelle Bicycles, a bicycle factory in the Netherlands since 1892
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

Gazelle Bicycles Glass Advertising Sign
Gazelle Bicycles Glass Advertising Sign
H 14.97 in W 14.77 in D 0.12 in
Wooden Old Crow Whiskey Advertising Display, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th Century. Due age and use this great advertising object - old sign does has traces by age and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Signs

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Original Painted Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sign was probably from a old vintage court house.
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20th Century American Country Signs

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Original Painted Sign
20th Century, Original Painted Sign
H 12 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
Large 19th Century Wooden Painted Lounge Sign This Is an Original Hotel Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
wood, it is 73” long This is a lovely old sign it has painted lettering which has developed a crackle
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Signs

Materials

Pine

California "BIGFOOT HIGHWAY" Road Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
road sign, new old stock. Cool piece of California transportation history.  
Category

Early 2000s American Signs

Materials

Steel

1934 Tin Sign Belgian Beer Wielemans
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The old beer sign was made in Brussels and is dated 1934. This sign from the 1930s has in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

1934 Tin Sign Belgian Beer Wielemans
1934 Tin Sign Belgian Beer Wielemans
H 18.71 in W 8.15 in D 0.2 in
Framed John Smith's Beer Sign, 1970s
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed John Smith's beer sign. Original old advertising sign for the famous Pale Ale Beer, dated
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Signs

Materials

Other, Tin

Framed John Smith's Beer Sign, 1970s
Framed John Smith's Beer Sign, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0.28 in
1960s Tin Sign for Lemonade, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s tin sign for lemonade. A romantic and cute metal advertising sign for Lemonade. This old wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin, Metal

1960s Tin Sign for Lemonade, Belgium
1960s Tin Sign for Lemonade, Belgium
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Tobacco Advertising Sign, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
been used before ) or can be hung as Wall Decoration - Wall Art It's a New Old Stock Sign, so in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Signs

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Port Advertising Sign, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco port sign of Porto Rolaria. Old advertising sign for the aperitif drink Port - Porto
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Port Advertising Sign, 1930s
Art Deco Port Advertising Sign, 1930s
H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 0.08 in
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
on the reverse of another much larger sign and mounted on a old wooden frame. The sign came from a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Tin

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
H 19 in W 128 in D 5 in
Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

1920s Sign Belgian Beer, Black and Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
: almost 100 years old ! Publicity sign is made of Glassoïd over metal and made in Brussels. The design
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal, Other

1920s Sign Belgian Beer, Black and Gold
1920s Sign Belgian Beer, Black and Gold
H 9.06 in W 16.15 in D 0.6 in
1930s Sign with Calendar for French Wine
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This old sign from the Art Deco period is still complete with his calendar. All the double-sided cards
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Signs

Materials

Other

1930s Sign with Calendar for French Wine
1930s Sign with Calendar for French Wine
H 13.59 in W 9.65 in D 0.4 in
1961 Advertising Sign MARTINI BLANC , Apéritif Beverage
Located in Antwerp, BE
see stains of teh old wrapping paper. Do view all our items , we do have a matching Rossi Sign
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin, Other

Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
Located in Antwerp, BE
- old advertising sign for bikes - bicycles - cycles - wheels of the brand Velos Delta. A black with
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
19th Century Hat Makers Metal Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hat Makers Metal Trade Sign A rare example of a late 19th Century toleware hand
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Art Deco Chriopractor Neon Can Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great old vintage neon sign,retains original red neon,transformer etc. Super art deco styling and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

8 Foot Illuminated KIDDIE RIDES Metal Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8 foot metal sign from an old carnival. Metal sign with wood backing. Hand painted wording - KIDDIE
Category

Vintage 1980s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Early Timber & Iron 'General Waiting Room' Railway Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
original. A super variant of these old Great Western Railway signs & an extremely good thing! One of three
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20th Century British Sporting Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Blue and Red Enamel Barbers Pole Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare porcelain enamel barbers pole shop sign. This is a very rare old sign, it is American in
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Enamel

Antique Ingersoll Watches Adverting Trade Sign, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique double sided trade sign for Ingersoll Watches in the shape of a pocket watch. Excellent old
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Signs

Materials

Metal

1936 Port Sign, Les Portos Gibson, an Appetizer Drink
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This old sign for the Appetizer Drink Gibson's Port is dated 1936 and was made by the Company Jofico
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin, Metal

Cast Case Iron Eagle Trade Signs, 1880-1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of cast iron Case eagle signs. Depicts the company mascot "Abe" on a globe. Embossed "J.I
Category

Antique 1890s American Signs

Materials

Iron

Stella Artois Belgian Beer Sign by Rob Otten, 1960s
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
used in the pub or cafe to hang on the wall. Collectable Signs - Old Signs - Vintage signs - Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Signs

Materials

Other

Singer Sign with Tailor and Singer Sewing Machine, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
do view all pictures well. Signs - Old signs - Antique signs - Tin Signs - Vintage signs
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

1950s Tin Advertising Sign for Belgian Beer Brasserie Maire
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Great wall decoration for Belgian beer lover. Beer signs - old signs - tin signs - collectable signs  
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin

1956 Advertising Sign with Bull for Metaroc Cement Building Materials
Located in Antwerp, BE
was made in 1956 by Sobi, Brussels, Belgium. Wall decoration - wall sign for old sign collector
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin

Visitors Please Report To Reception, Antique Sign Original Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
“Visitors Please Report to Reception”; For over 30-years finding Old Original Great Signs has been
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Vintage 1910s English Country Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign An original untouched example
Category

Vintage 1910s French Late Victorian Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign A genuine English mid-20th
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Plywood

Rare Early Enamel Sign Advertising Eley-Knoch Shot Gun Cartridges
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare early enamel sign advertising Eley-Knoch shot gun cartridges Very Rare old sign, is made
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Enamel

Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign. Copper Top Hat This is an unusual piece, the Top
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Signs

Materials

Copper

English Sheep Sign Used for Woolen Store in Leek, Staffordshire UK Reproduction
Located in Chicago, IL
Old Plank Woolen Sign is virtually indistinguishable from the original Wood Woolen Sign that was
Category

2010s American Country Signs

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Vintage Oversized "Time is of the Essence" Clock-shaped Clockmaker Metal Sign
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An oversized "Time is of the Essence" clockmaker distressed metal and glass sign from the mid-20th
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20th Century Signs

Anonymous Abstract X Geometric Painted Board
Located in Santa Monica, CA
when hung in collections. This door appears to have been painted on an old cupboard door. Please see
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage 'ON AIR' Studio Light, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "On Air" studio lighted box sign dating from the 1970s. The box is made of metal and front
Category

Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Tray Chocolate Michiels- 1905 - 75 years Independence Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique advertising tray - advertising sign made for Belgian Chocolate Michiels, which was located
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Metal, Tin

Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
old advertising banner. It features a vhite metal body and a white plexiglass cover. It is equipped
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Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “Z” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “T” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter A , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

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Find many varieties of an authentic old folk sign available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every old folk sign was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an old folk sign — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right old folk sign, those designed in Folk Art and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made old folk sign over the years, but those crafted by Charles Shonk Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Old Folk Sign?

An old folk sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.