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Antique Sign Cream Separator Melotte Belgium by National Works Smethwick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique large tin sign for the Belgian cream separator brand Mélotte, which was based in Belgium in
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Tole Grocers Signs
Located in Arundel, GB
7 Tole Painted Grocers Signs. England, circa 1900. Overall height including pins 15cm.
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Early 1900s English Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Tole Grocers Signs
Tole Grocers Signs
H 3.35 in W 4.53 in D 0.2 in
1920s Belgian Jenever Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
1920s Belgian Jenever Sign. Antique sign - Art Deco sign for Jenever Made in Belgium: J
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Antique 1920s Belgian Jenever Sign
1920s Belgian Jenever Sign
H 20.08 in W 9.26 in D 0.79 in
Original Cafe Bistro Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Cafe Bistro sign. Fantastic looking with incredible paint and patina. Great condition.
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1920s French Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Cafe Bistro Sign
Original Cafe Bistro Sign
H 28.75 in W 37.5 in D 0.159 in
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

Antique Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
H 19 in W 15 in D 16 in
Vintage Steel Engineering Sign
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic rectangular patinated steel wall sign from a venerable Detroit, Michigan engineering firm.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Steel Engineering Sign
Vintage Steel Engineering Sign
H 16 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
Antique Clock Advertising Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique hand-painted advertising sign in the shape of a large pocket watch showing the name BB
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19th Century Signs Antique Signs

Antique Clock Advertising Sign
Antique Clock Advertising Sign
H 28 in W 20.75 in D 2 in
18th Century Apothecary Sign
Located in Napa, CA
18th Century Apothecary sign was created with wrought iron, fer forge. Beautiful details of the
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Apothecary Sign
18th Century Apothecary Sign
H 28.5 in W 41 in D 2 in
Enamel Sign for Colman’s Mustard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Enamel sign for Colman’s Mustard, of rectangular form decorated in blue and yellow enamel
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Early 20th Century British Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

Antique Enamel Sign for Colman’s Mustard
Enamel Sign for Colman’s Mustard
H 16 in W 62.5 in D 0.5 in
Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch
Located in Cheshire, GB
Enamel sign for Colman’s Starch, of rectangular form decorated in blue and white enamel
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Early 20th Century British Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch
Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch
H 16 in W 62.5 in D 0.5 in
Exceptional Vertical Enamel Cafe Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Enamel cafe sign with light sockets and a new mounting bracket.
Category

Early 1900s American Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Exceptional Vertical Enamel Cafe Sign
Exceptional Vertical Enamel Cafe Sign
H 133.5 in W 34 in D 8.5 in
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle, both the mortar and pestle are hand turned
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

Large 19th Century Wooden Painted Lounge Sign This Is an Original Hotel Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large 19th century Wooden Painted LOUNGE Sign This is an original Hotel sign it is made in
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Early 1900s Art Deco Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Desk Sign, circa 1944
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original wooden desk sign for Carl J. Wilkerson from Fort Knox, Kentucky. His years of
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Early 20th Century Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood, Plastic, Paper

Vintage Desk Sign, circa 1944
Vintage Desk Sign, circa 1944
H 2.5 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century trade sign from a Dutch West Indies shipping merchant. The carved and polychromed
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Late 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
H 39 in W 50 in D 2 in
Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign. Provenance: By Repute Crosby Cobblers - Liverpool Est 1841
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Early 20th Century British Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign
Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign
H 24.81 in W 66.54 in D 20.08 in
Antique English Enamel Pub Sign
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
‘The Friar’s Oak’ enamel pub sign with a wrought iron hanging bracket / frame. Reclaimed from a
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Early 20th Century Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel, Wrought Iron

Antique English Enamel Pub Sign
Antique English Enamel Pub Sign
H 77.96 in W 41.34 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne
Located in Brecht, BE
Quirky rare to find zinc sign/enseigne, made for a French hatmaker ... great patina.
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19th Century French Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne
19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Antique French Tole Cobbler Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century hand-painted tole shoemaker sign.
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19th Century French Signs Antique Signs

Antique French Tole Cobbler Sign
Antique French Tole Cobbler Sign
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 4 in
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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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Lead

19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
H 14 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding
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19th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
H 36 in W 72 in D 3 in
Hand Signed Written Cart Yolk
Located in Alton, GB
Hand painted cart yolk from W.lowis.
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19th Century Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Hand Signed Written Cart Yolk
Hand Signed Written Cart Yolk
H 37.8 in W 82.68 in D 3.94 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
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign A complete one off, in the form of a hand carved / painted
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign
Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Fish Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved & painted fish sign comes from a cabin in New England.Possibly a fishing
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American "Chiropractor" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Own a piece of Wisconsin's history with this early 20th century hand-painted sign from an early
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early toleware Locksmith's trade sign. A wonderful 19th century gilded metal trade sign
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19th Century British Victorian Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign
19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign
H 11.03 in W 26.38 in D 0.4 in
Wood, Iron and Enamel "Jefe" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood, iron and enamel "Jefe" sign. "Jefe" means boss. From a Buenos Aires railway station. For your
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1920s Argentine Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Wood, Iron and Enamel "Jefe" Sign
Wood, Iron and Enamel "Jefe" Sign
H 34 in W 28.5 in D 4.5 in
English Victorian Painted Shoemaker's Boot Sign
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian red & blue painted and decorated wood carved shoemaker's boot sign.     
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best signs I've ever had. It's 10 feet 8 inches long by 19 inches by 5 inches
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
H 19 in W 128 in D 5 in
Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 12 foot long trade sign displaying the words Carriage Shop on one side and Horse Shoeing on the
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1870s American Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron
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Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

18th Century Zinc Chapeau Bicorne Sign
Located in Brecht, BE
. This is a French enseigne/sign, from the very short period in French history "incroyable et
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Late 18th Century French Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

18th Century Zinc Chapeau Bicorne Sign
18th Century Zinc Chapeau Bicorne Sign
H 22.84 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 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
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Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Steel

Large Porcelain Sign Mauxion Chocolat, 1920s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large porcelain sign for Mauxion Chocolat Products circa 1925. Antique porcelain sign - enamelled
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Champagne Sign Jules Bertier, circa 1900, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique French Champagne Sign circa 1900. This Art Nouveau metal sign - tin sign was made for
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

1920s Sign Belgian Beer, Black and Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black and gold 1920s sign for Belgian Beer - dated 1927. A late Art Nouveau - Early Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs Antique 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
French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find, France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of
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19th Century French Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 0.79 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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Early 1900s French Victorian Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art hand painted double-sided wooden trade sign dating from the early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

2 French Market Haberdashery Stall Hanging Signs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
2 French Market Haberdashery stall hanging signs These are Great pieces from a French market
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Wood and Iron Hand Painted "Jefe" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood and iron hand painted "Jefe" sign. "Jefe" means boss. From a Buenos Aires railway station. For
Category

1920s Argentine Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Wood and Iron Hand Painted "Jefe" Sign
Wood and Iron Hand Painted "Jefe" Sign
H 37 in W 33.5 in D 3.5 in
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign This great British Railway sign is a piece of History, dating from
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Early 20th Century Industrial Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
H 17 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century French Butcher's Shop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful early 20th century French painted steel butcher's shop sign in the shape of a pig, and
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Steel

Antique Painted Wood "No Dumping Here" Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, hand-painted, folk art, wood "No Dumping Here" sign.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique Gold Leaf Black Sign "Gebhardt Park "
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique gold leaf sign Gebhardt Park. Framed in original wood frame.
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Early 1900s North American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique Gold Leaf Black Sign "Gebhardt Park "
Antique Gold Leaf Black Sign "Gebhardt Park "
H 18.5 in W 60.75 in D 1.75 in
James Purdy & Sons Enamel Sign Wall Plaque
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
James Purdy & Sons enamel sign wall plaque Rare piece indeed this enamel sign was made for the
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Hand painted metal advertising sign for an optician. The shield was attached to the facade on an
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1920s Czech Modern Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double-sided doctor's medical practice trade sign for 'Dr. McCracken'.
Category

Late 19th Century Signs Antique Signs

American Country Tole Painted Clock Makers Sign
Located in New York, NY
makers sign.
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19th Century American Country Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Late 19th c. English Fishmonger's Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic double sided English fishmongers sign with original paint. I especially love
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1890s British Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920. Shaped steel, painted
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Steel

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Wrought 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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1920s American Industrial Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic double sided bistro cafe metal sign from France's La Belle Époque period. Features a
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19th Century French Belle Époque Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign This is a very rare piece it is in good
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Early 1900s Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Traditional large hanging pub sign. Wethered’s winterbourne arms This is a large and heavy piece
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

1890's Gilt Painted Timber Printer's Trade Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early printer's trade sign. A wonderful 19th century painted timber trade sign for 'Wheeler
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19th Century British Rustic Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

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Signs Antique Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of signs antique signs available for sale. The range of distinct signs antique signs — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of signs antique signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Folk Art signs antique signs are consistently popular styles. Emile Gallé, Baccarat and Marius-Ernest Sabino each produced beautiful signs antique signs that are worth considering.

How Much are Signs Antique Signs?

Signs antique signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,461, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $2,835,000.
Questions About Signs Antique Signs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Porcelain signs are thin metal sheets bonded with durable glass coating at a high temperature. It is further coated with enamel for protection. Because of its multi-layer coating, these signs are thicker than painted metal signs. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of porcelain signs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serigraphy is a form of silkscreening or silk printing. It can be used to recreate original artworks in larger quantities. These are artworks of their own right and they take a lot of skill and time to create, but they are not as labor intensive as the original artwork. Because serigraphs are often reprints of artworks, a signature helps confirm authenticity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Bitossi is signed. A small number bear no marks at all. Most have either a hand-applied signature or a stamp that says "Italy" or "Made in Italy." You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Bitossi decorative objects and lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If the Orrefors piece was made using the Ariel technique, then yes, the piece will be signed by the artist and will also have a serial number and date code to help specify the production date. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Orrefors designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    A signed print is when the artwork was produced by the means of transferring ink into a particular medium like paper, wood, metal, etc., and then is hand-signed by the artist. And if the print is part of a 'limited edition' would be numbered as well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Lalique glass art and decorative objects are always signed. Prior to 1945, the brand mostly used the “R. Lalique” signature to mark its work. After World War II, Lalique began using “Lalique France" on its marks. Find a range of expertly vetted Lalique on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, most Loetz glass is not signed. As a result, collectors must use the color, shape and style of glassware to identify it. A licensed appraiser can help you determine the authenticity of glassware that you believe to be Loetz. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Loetz glass decorative objects and serveware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Chihuly glass art is signed. Normally, the mark appears on the bottom of the glassware. You can find a range of expertly vetted Chihuly glass art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Tonala pottery is signed. Named after the city Tonalá in Mexico, Tonala pottery is a burnished or scented clay that uses Mexican soil and is known for its decorative details. Browse a selection of authentic Tonale pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    There is no specific size for pub signs. Pubs and taverns can have signs created in a variety of dimensions. Shapes also differ, though square and rectangular are the most common. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pub signs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The term plate-signed means that the signature that appears on a print was not signed by the artist. Instead, the artist placed their signature on the actual printing plate. As a result, the signature and the image get transferred to the print at the same time. Find a wide range of art prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Versace jewelry features a maker's mark to identify it and help with authentication. It's important to buy from an authorized retailer to ensure authenticity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary Versace jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Culver glass is usually signed. Pieces produced from the company's founding in 1939 through the 1960s usually shows the name in script lettering. More recent pieces have either a block lettering etching or a gold foil label with a script logo. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Culver glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all authentic Steuben glass pieces are signed in diamond script, typically on the bottom of the base. The signature is one of the easiest ways to verify the legitimacy of a Stueben glass piece. Shop a selection of authentic Stueben glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As long as none of the chemical-containing tubes are broken, neon signs are totally safe. If a tube breaks and you come into contact with the mercury, you may want to consider seeking emergency medical attention.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A few are, but most aren’t. Between 1880 and 1940, according to scholars, there doesn’t seem to have been clearly defined rules around when glassware needed a mark or name and how they should be applied. A variety of marks were used, if inconsistently, including marks that had elements of the von Spaun family coat of arms and the more common, but still rare, “Loetz Austria” mark used by the factory. Shop a selection of Loetz vases from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.