Antique Trade Signs

Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers trade sign.

A carved cobbler's boot-form trade sign, in old gold paint. Carved in two pieces of pine, capped with lead, circa 1870 Very good condition, measures: 14" x 9 ½”.

An exceptional 19th century carved teak trade sign for “R H Coop & Sons” Funeral Directors of Oldham.

Figural trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle, both the mortar and pestle are hand turned and gilded, with strong ring turnings.

Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign. Provenance: By Repute Crosby Cobblers - Liverpool Est 1841 Originally hung outside the cobblers in Crosby, Liverpool.

A late 18th century/early 19th century trade sign from a Dutch West Indies shipping merchant.

Wonderful 19th century hand painted folk art upholstery trade sign. Double sided wooden trade sign for an old upholstery shop in San Francisco.

19th Century bull head advertisement trade sign used in a hardware or butcher shop. Retains a majority of its original paint in colors of black and white.

Historic mercantile trade sign of a large oversized double barrel shotgun.

A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a ...

Long, narrow wooden trade sign with bold, hand-rendered "PRINTING" lettering across a black-painted ground.

Double-sided doctor's medical practice trade sign for 'Dr. McCracken'.

A 12 foot long trade sign displaying the words Carriage Shop on one side and Horse Shoeing on the other.

Antique figural copper and tin trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries.

Extraordinary Boulangerie Trade Sign Wonderful original, untouched Boulangerie trade sign.

Reverse on glass (ROG) trade sign featuring gold and silver foil lettering against a black ground, reading "A DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON ALL ORDERS."

Metal Shoe Trade Sign Europe (likely France or England), late 19th–early 20th century This evocative metal shoe trade sign is a rare surviving example of utilitarian advertising fro...

Early 20th century fishing lure trade sign. Hand forged and hand painted oversized trade sign.

Antique double sided trade sign for Ingersoll Watches in the shape of a pocket watch.

Vintage bait shop fish trade sign. Carved fish with nice details and worn paint, metal eyes, and lichen from outdoor display.

Antique figural painted tin trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries.

Hand-carved French walnut steer head trade sign. Made for a butcher shop. Simple, yet well done design with dark stain and plaque backing.

Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters.

Late 19th Century "Pocket Watch" Carved Wood Trade Sign. Watch-makers / repairs sign.. Wonderful graphics..Amazing patina. color , surface.

Single-sided porcelain enamel trade sign featuring a stylized portrait of a young boy wearing round spectacles, rendered in warm tones with pale blue lenses.

American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif.

Large-scale figural barber trade sign fashioned in the form of an oversized folding straight razor.

Double-plank wooden trade sign with hand-painted block lettering reading "CIGARS / CIGARETTES" in bold cream and red-shadowed type.

Early 20th century folk art zinc barbers pole trade sign. An early 20th century hand crafted zinc barbers pole trade sign.

Three whimsical American folk carved wood art trade signs in the form of straight edge razors.

Impressive Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign in the form of a Large full bodied key.

Frazer Nash huge illuminated advertising painted trade sign This is an advertisement for the original and famous British racing car company Frazer Nash, the company was founded i...

Early 20th Century Toleware English Hat Makers Trade Sign Dimensions in inches: H 8” x W 11” x D 13” / 22” H Including stand Age: 1910 Origin: England Condition: Aged Overview Mount...

19th century Flemish gilt zinc horse head trade sign. This beautiful hand made sign was used by a Flemish butcher and dates to circa 1860.

Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot This is a wonderful piece, made by a cobbler, it is a giant size Leather Hob Nail boot, it has been painted up as an adver...

Antique French cast iron horseshoe and horsehead trade sign. Nails and head accented with chrome-like finish.

Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged hooks. Great hand-painted "The Norfolk" featuring a painted crest and battle ship.

Oversized construction points toward use as a trade sign, haberdashery display, or theatrical prop rather than a wearable object-built to be seen from across a room rather than worn ...

Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign An original untouched example of an early 20th Century toleware double sided French dentists trade sign.

Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood.

You only dared to enter if you were ready to conduct business in the creation of your project. Antique trade signs are captivating relics that offer a fascinating glimpse into the p...

Early 20th century double sided French zinc clock Smiths Trade sign We are proud to offer a rare example of an early 20th century French double sided clock smiths trade sign.

Large Cast Iron Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H Europe, antique This impressive oversized trade sign is cast in solid iron and takes the form of a monumental key, traditional...

c. 1920s; Frick Company Inc., Waynesboro, PA. Antique painted metal sign for the Frick Co., a manufacturer of large machines and industrial equipment. Despite the date on the sign, ...

The design speaks to an era when hand-painted and carved signage reflected both craftsmanship and local identity in American trade advertising. While the specific maker is unknown, ...

Victorian Clyde Shipbuilders Trade Sign with Annotated Steamship Hull Model An exceptionally rare and historically significant Victorian maritime trade sign celebrating the shipbuil...

Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century An arresting cobbler’s sign hand-carved from solid wood and fashioned as a Victorian lace-up ankle boot with a sharp pointed toe ...

One of a kind folk art riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Amazing item that was once the trade sign of a boot/ shoe maker or shoe shop in the early 19th century.

Charming 19th century English trade sign.

Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign. A wonderful example of massive scale, Trebor Barley Sugar & Fruit Centres sweet jars.

19th Century Trade Sign Letter Box, Mail Box, Locksmith. The Post Box is a very unusual piece, it is blacksmith made to hang outside a Hardware shop, it is in the shape of a padlock...

A wonderful folk art watchmaker trade sign with hand painted dial and gilt case, including a forged wrought iron arched hanger for the outside of a shop.

With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.

Constructed with iron brackets and a shaped wooden body, this example retains strong original color, playful typography, and the unmistakable gesture that made these signs effective ...

Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate wrought Iron. This sign was removed from a garage in Turin, Italy where it had hung...

Vintage carved and painted pine butcher's trade sign. Molded frame, insized text reading "Porkies Pen" pig in relief. 33" x 40" Period: First quarter of the 20th century or earlier ...

Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering with gilt highlights.

Antique Trade Sign Shipwrights Arms English Pub

One of the most exceptional trade signs that still exists is highly decorated with early, original paint and gold leaf.

A 19th century hand blown glass chemist window display carboy. Used as a symbol of the pharmacy from the 17th century to the early 20th century. A rare example with a hollow cut ...