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Massive Antique Garage Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Carved and painted dimensional lettering adorned to a large painted plank to advertise a service station/car repair garage. 145.5" W x 25" H
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Massive Antique Garage Sign
Massive Antique Garage Sign
H 25 in W 145.5 in D 6 in
1920s “TOURISTS” Cast Metal Sign Glass Cat Eye Reflectors Boarding House Sign
Located in Lancaster, PA
A vibrant early highway-era relic, this original 1920s "TOURISTS" sign is cast in heavy metal with
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

Antique Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
H 19 in W 15 in D 16 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
Category

19th Century 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
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Apothecary Sign
18th Century Apothecary Sign
H 28.5 in W 41 in D 2 in
19th Century Reliquiae Sanctorum Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Remarkable original "Reliquiae Sanctorum" sign on sheet metal. Later mounted to weathered
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique 19th Century Reliquiae Sanctorum Sign
19th Century Reliquiae Sanctorum Sign
H 22.05 in W 51.97 in D 3.15 in
Keystone Broom Corn Advertising Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Keystone broom corn supplies metal advertising sign 22.75" x 25.5"
Category

19th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Keystone Broom Corn Advertising Sign
Keystone Broom Corn Advertising Sign
H 25.5 in W 22.75 in D 1.75 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
Category

Early 20th Century British 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
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

Antique Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch
Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch
H 16 in W 62.5 in D 0.5 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
Category

Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign. Provenance: By Repute Crosby Cobblers - Liverpool Est 1841
Category

Early 20th Century British 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
Category

Early 20th Century 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.
Category

19th Century French 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.
Category

19th Century French 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
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art 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
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
H 36 in W 72 in D 3 in
'E. M. Smiths Office' Trade Sign.
Located in Branford, CT
'E. M. Smiths Office' sign. Gilt with black smaltz background. American, early 20th century. H 16
Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

'E. M. Smiths Office' Trade Sign.
'E. M. Smiths Office' Trade Sign.
H 16.5 in W 65.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful early 20th century double sided French hairdresser shop sign with lovely old weathered
Category

1920s French Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign
Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign
H 19.69 in W 41.74 in D 0.79 in
Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign
Located in Montreal, QC
This large double side Welder's Mask Sign hung outside a iron mongers work shop boldly visible for
Category

Late 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A late 18th century/early 19th century trade sign from a Dutch West Indies shipping merchant. The
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

antique pharmacy sign mortar and pestle
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a very rare Pharmacy sign from the late 1800s. Made of tin/metal with remnants of gold
Category

19th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art 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
Hand-Carved Steer Head Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-carved French walnut steer head trade sign. Made for a butcher shop. Simple, yet well done
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Steer Head Trade Sign
Hand-Carved Steer Head Trade Sign
H 13 in W 20.75 in D 21.5 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Painted Shoemaker's Boot Sign
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian red & blue painted and decorated wood carved shoemaker's boot sign.     
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian 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
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial 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
Category

1870s American Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Steel Engineering Sign from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic rectangular patinated steel wall sign from a venerable Detroit, Michigan engineering firm.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art 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
Category

Late 18th Century French 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 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique figural copper and tin trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Signs

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron, Tin

19th Century Folk Art Upholstery Trade Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful 19th century hand painted folk art upholstery trade sign. Double sided wooden trade sign
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Dentist Trade Sign c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Single sided wooden dentist tooth trade sign with gold and black letters. Hand painted, hand
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Dentist Trade Sign c.1940
Hand Painted Dentist Trade Sign c.1940
H 16.25 in W 13.25 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Porcelain Heinz Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
sign. This piece features the iconic Heniz 57 Varieties typeface with the iconic pickle logo. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Studebaker Wagons Sign c.1930
By Studebaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Studebaker hand-painted wooden sign, originally from a 1930s wagon shop
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

19th Century French Folk Art 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
Rare Painted Antique Lead Watchmaker’s Shop Sign
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding piece of Folk Art, this Pocket Watch form Lead sign has a painted face with Roman
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Lead

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
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Steel

Antique Folk Art Sign Copper Folk Art
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual ornamental copper plate was used to write information on it, possibly the menue for a restaurant. We can see traces of writing. The beautifull carving shows birds, leav...
Category

1860s European Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Copper

Antique Folk Art Sign Copper Folk Art
Antique Folk Art Sign Copper Folk Art
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 0.2 in
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 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
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

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

1920s Argentine 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
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign Originally this sign was reclaimed from a
Category

1920s British Victorian Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

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
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial 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
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 Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901
By The Meek Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
is the focal point of this chromolithographic tin advertising sign, used to promote the purchase of
Category

Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Antique Gold Leaf Black Sign "Gebhardt Park "
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique gold leaf sign Gebhardt Park. Framed in original wood frame.
Category

Early 1900s North American Folk Art 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
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art 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
Category

1920s Czech Modern 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
Early 20th Century Chicago Pharmacist Milk Glass Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
This sign was manufactured by Rawson & Evans sometime during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Rawson
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

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 Antique Signs

Early 20th Century Lighted Figural Copper Apothecary Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique figural copper trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Copper

J.W. Fiske Cast ZInc Horse Trade Sign
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Branford, CT
Rare, large size, cast zinc stable trade sign. Signed by J.W.Fiske, New York, late 19th century
Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

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.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco 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
Category

1920s American Industrial 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
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque 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
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art 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
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign, The Boot
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Traditional large iron hanging pub sign. The Boot This is a large and heavy piece dating from
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

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Antique Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique signs available for sale. The range of distinct antique signs — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique signs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique signs are appealing in their simplicity, but Emile Gallé, Baccarat and David Gueron Degue produced popular antique signs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Signs?

Antique signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,570, while the lowest priced sells for $38 and the highest can go for as much as $2,268,000.