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What is the difference between porcelain and enamel signs?
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The difference between porcelain and enamel signs is their materials. Porcelain signs are crafted out of ceramic material formed out of clay, while enamel signs are metal with a glassy coating. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage signs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Vintage Enamel Signs on 1stDibs
Vintage Solo Margarine Enamel Mid-Century Sign
Located in Norwich, England
A wonderful bright vintage enamel sign advertising Solo margarine. Belgian - Circa 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Enamel
$959 Sale Price
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Vintage enamel fire sign, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming vintage enamel 'FIRE' sign mlounted on a wooden and metal base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Handpainted Enamel Double-Sided Rugby Flange Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
1950s-1960s; Chagnon - Paris, France
Double-sided porcelain enamel sign advertising Cycles Rugby, Sport Agence. The sign depicts a stylized athlete mid-kick against a rich green bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage French General Enterprises Concrete & Transport Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Nottingham, GB
An original vintage French enamel advertising sign produced for General Enterprises Concrete & Transport.
Category
Mid-20th Century Signs
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Lyons Tea Double-Sided Enamel Flange Advertising Sign
Located in Nottingham, GB
Crisp serif lettering in clean white against a rich cobalt blue ground distinguishes this double-sided vitreous enamel advertising sign produced for Lyons Tea. The inner blue panel i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Signs
Materials
Enamel
Vintage British Pluvex Roof Felt Vitreous Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bold black block lettering defines this British hardware advertising panel, dominated by the distinctive trade name 'Pluvex Roof Felt' against a vibrant mustard-yellow ground. The le...
Category
Early 20th Century Signs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
