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Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer

About the Item

A massive painted timber English garage sign. A fantastic & delightfully original piece of signage impressive scale for 'Chas Baldwin, Automobile Engineers'. The thick wooden sign is set in it's original frame, the sign-writing boasts a fantastic array of lettering fonts & the paintwork has a super dry finish & an exceptional patina. A very rare survivor & real statement piece, even the back is a work of art! 1920's. Wear commensurate with age, totally untouched & in very good order.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 125.99 in (320 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Downham Market, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6750232562092
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