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Glasses Trade Sign

Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light
Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light

Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century etched glass trade sign light. A highly unusual and quirky mid-20th century

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign
19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign

19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A 19th century hand blown glass chemist window display carboy. Used as a symbol of the pharmacy

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Signs

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

$5,296

H 24 in W 29 in D 1.5 in

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

Located in London, GB

metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged

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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Silverplate Coupe Glasses Goblets
Pair of Art Deco Silverplate Coupe Glasses Goblets

Pair of Art Deco Silverplate Coupe Glasses Goblets

By Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

with clean, minimal lines; the glasses are signed with "Trade Mark 1883 F.B Rogers Silver Co" with

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Trade Sign
Trade Sign

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H 12.5 in W 78 in D 2 in

Trade Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

English Trade sign . Large gilt lettering on black glass. Blue painted wood frame. All original

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Antique 19th Century English Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Amazing large antique double sided pocket watch trade sign.

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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign
Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign

Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign

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H 36 in W 31 in D 13 in

Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Swingin' 1940's martini glass trade sign from a cocktail lounge in Denver. What an impact when

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Vintage 1940s American Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Larger Than Life c. 1950's Optical Shop Mod Glasses Trade Sign
Larger Than Life c. 1950's Optical Shop Mod Glasses Trade Sign

Larger Than Life c. 1950's Optical Shop Mod Glasses Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Huge optical shop trade sign. Very cool c. 1950's Mod glasses. MIrrors for lenses. A great table

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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Trade Sign Gooderson Harrow Rd London
Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Trade Sign Gooderson Harrow Rd London

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Trade Sign Gooderson Harrow Rd London

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A reverse painted glass trade sign for Geo H. Gooderson, Byron Road, Harrow, with a multitude of

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Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Glass

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign
Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign

By Ross Johnson Drug Co

Located in Peekskill, NY

The Ross Johnson Drug Co Est.1924… This impressive mortar and pestle leaded glass sign is almost

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign
Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign

By Ross Johnson Drug Co

Located in Peekskill, NY

The Ross Johnson Drug Co Est.1924… This impressive mortar and pestle leaded glass sign is almost

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

DIMINUTIVE OPTOMETRIST TRADE SIGN, HAND-BLOWN, COLORED GLASS
DIMINUTIVE OPTOMETRIST TRADE SIGN, HAND-BLOWN, COLORED GLASS

DIMINUTIVE OPTOMETRIST TRADE SIGN, HAND-BLOWN, COLORED GLASS

Located in York County, PA

This optometrist trade sign, made from gold painted zinc and colored, hand-blown glass, dates to

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

Ice Cream Trade Sign
Ice Cream Trade Sign

Ice Cream Trade Sign

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H 80 in W 33 in D 6 in

Ice Cream Trade Sign

Located in Surrey, BC

Ice cream cone trade sign found in Detroit with original paint surface and glass hole for for the

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Vintage 1920s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign
Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign

Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign The sign is made in presses tin, it seems to be hand

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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Signs

Materials

Tin

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign
19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign

Located in London, GB

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign 19th century zinc and glass optician trade or

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Zinc

Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign
Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign

Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign

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H 9 in W 24 in D 3 in

Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is the real thing and not a remake. Optometrist figural eyeglasses trade sign. Great trade

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign
Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign

Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign

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H 23.5 in W 47.5 in D 1.75 in

Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign

Located in Savannah, GA

Japanese trade sign advertisement from a restaurant that sold noodles and soup. It features a heavy

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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy
Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy

Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

years of use. These where originally used as a early trade sign for pharmacy outlets, they would of

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Signs

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

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H 10 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign A delightful and very well-proportioned example of an

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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Signs

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign
Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign

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H 7.49 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful cast iron and glass late 19th century diminutive opticians trade sign. Light pitting on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920
Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920

Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920

Located in London, GB

Beautiful early 20th century copper opticians trade sign, French, c.1920 Hand crafted from brass

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Copper

19TH C. OLD BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY TRADE SIGN/BOTTLE
19TH C. OLD BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY TRADE SIGN/BOTTLE

19TH C. OLD BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY TRADE SIGN/BOTTLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. OLD BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY LARGE GLASS BOTTLE USED AS A TRADE SIGN AT A SALOON. ORIGINAL

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign
Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign

Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign A wonderful example of an early 20th

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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign
19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign

19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign A 19th Century English

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century English Double Sided Illuminated Chemist Trade Sign
Mid-20th Century English Double Sided Illuminated Chemist Trade Sign

Mid-20th Century English Double Sided Illuminated Chemist Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

double sided illuminated English Chemist trade sign. A rare shape with milk glass panels, hand painted

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Vintage 1950s British Late Victorian Signs

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Funeral & Cremations Double Sided Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Funeral & Cremations Double Sided Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Funeral & Cremations Double Sided Trade Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have a large reverse painted early 20th century in age, doubled sided trade sign from a

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign
Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign

Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

Rare dentists advertising opaline glass pendant trade sign We are proud to offer a one-off example

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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign. An early 20th century cast metal

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Vintage 1910s French Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century English double sided tailor trade sign
Early 20th century English double sided tailor trade sign

Early 20th century English double sided tailor trade sign

Located in London, GB

double-sided early 20th century English tailors trade sign. One side in reverse painted glass and the

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Folk Art Polychrome Tole and Glass Optometrist Trade Sign
Folk Art Polychrome Tole and Glass Optometrist Trade Sign

Folk Art Polychrome Tole and Glass Optometrist Trade Sign

Located in Queens, NY

English folk art (19th century) painted tole and glass hanging eye glass trade sign.  

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Signs

Materials

Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass

Located in London, GB

stain glass trade sign. Made from cut ruby red and Glasgow beaten glass. This item was removed from an

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Stained Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass

Located in London, GB

stain glass trade sign in the form of the work repair. Made from cut ruby red and hand beaten effect

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign

Antique Optometrist Trade Sign

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H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 0.75 in

Antique Optometrist Trade Sign

Located in Huntington, NY

Antique optometrist trade sign, Victorian, painted & gilt metal with colored glass.

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20th Century English Victorian Signs

Materials

Iron

Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist
Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist

Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather tongue-in-cheek reverse painting and gilt doubled sided trade sign, reading "CHEAP

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Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare "Lee Riders" Trade Show / Store Display Neon Sign.. Denim Button
Rare "Lee Riders" Trade Show / Store Display Neon Sign.. Denim Button

Rare "Lee Riders" Trade Show / Store Display Neon Sign.. Denim Button

By Lee Industries

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare "Lee Riders" Trade Show / Store Display Neon Sign.. Denim Button.. Beautiful blue/green color

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Lalique Crystal Retail/ Trade Sign, 'Cristal Lalique Paris'
Lalique Crystal Retail/ Trade Sign, 'Cristal Lalique Paris'

Lalique Crystal Retail/ Trade Sign, 'Cristal Lalique Paris'

By Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lalique Crystal Retail/ Trade Sign, 'Cristal Lalique Paris' France, Late 20th Century A

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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign
Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign

Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

Rare dentists advertising opaline glass pendant trade sign We are proud to offer a one-off example

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Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Milk Glass

Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light
Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light

Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light

Located in London, GB

Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light A rare example of an

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Vintage 1940s British Early Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Milk Glass

19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign
19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign

19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Of striking composition, a reverse painted and gilt trade sign, late 19th century (circa 1890) in

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs
Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

still hung on a wall! The gold tinted beveled glass is in very fine condition, without chips or

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Early 20th Century American Signs

Circa 1920 Lighted Mortar & Pestle Trade Sign
Circa 1920 Lighted Mortar & Pestle Trade Sign

Circa 1920 Lighted Mortar & Pestle Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1920 unusual lighted copper mortar & pestle trade sign adorned with faceted multi colored

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Copper

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters
Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters

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H 13.75 in W 41.25 in D 6 in

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a wonderful double sided Drugs sign from the 1920's era. The metal can sign has Milk glass

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Early 20th Century American Signs

Optician's Trade Sign
Optician's Trade Sign

Optician's Trade Sign

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H 18 in W 48 in

Optician's Trade Sign

Located in Treasure Island, CA

dimensional sign hung over a sidewalk. Guaranteed authentic.

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

American Optician Trade Sign
American Optician Trade Sign

American Optician Trade Sign

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H 17.5 in W 48 in D 1.75 in

American Optician Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century American trade sign for an optician. Cast iron pincer frame and wrought iron

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign
Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign

Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign

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H 16.5 in W 32 in D 1 in

Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 large scale optometrist trade created in an unusual pince-nez style, with traditional

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Oversized Wooden Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Oversized Wooden Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Oversized Wooden Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A timely item! This double faced sign has a face for the street, and one for inside the shop. Both

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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Fortune Teller's Light Up Trade Sign
Fortune Teller's Light Up Trade Sign

Fortune Teller's Light Up Trade Sign

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H 36 in W 31 in D 14 in

Fortune Teller's Light Up Trade Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

Constructed out of cast resin, this working trade sign has a single medium base socket coming out

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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

19th Century Gilden Wood Optometrist or Optician Storefront Trade Sign
19th Century Gilden Wood Optometrist or Optician Storefront Trade Sign

19th Century Gilden Wood Optometrist or Optician Storefront Trade Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

sign featuring the highly desirable anaglyph lenses consisting of cobalt blue and ruby red "flash glass

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Antique Late 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade sign, origins of France, dated to the early part of the 20th century, made from metal ...

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Vintage 1920s Early Victorian Signs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign
19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign

19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very early 19th century chemist display carboy, circa 1820 possibly earlier The bulbous center sits on a stepped base with a swan like neck and a fine cut glass oversized stopp...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Signs

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

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Glasses Trade Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glasses trade sign you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A glasses trade sign — often made from glass, metal and iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glasses trade sign — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right glasses trade sign, those designed in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Ross Johnson Drug Co each produced at least one beautiful glasses trade sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glasses Trade Sign?

A glasses trade sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,978, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $14,600.
Questions About Glasses Trade Sign
  • 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 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
    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 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, 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.