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Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock By Effingham Embree, New York City
Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock By Effingham Embree, New York City

Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock By Effingham Embree, New York City

By Effingham Ebree

Located in Sharon, MA

The painted dial has floral spandrels and is signed in blocked letters with the maker and locale "EFFINGHAM EMBREE / NEW YORK".

Category

Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Second Frontispiece (Sitting on the Globe)
Second Frontispiece (Sitting on the Globe)

Second Frontispiece (Sitting on the Globe)

By James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original drypoint printed in black ink on laid paper bearing a portion of the Van Gelder watermark (fleur-de-lys in a crowned shield surmounting the letters “VGZ”). Signed and dat...

Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint

17th Century Royal Portrait of James I of  England & James VI of Scotland
17th Century Royal Portrait of James I of  England & James VI of Scotland

17th Century Royal Portrait of James I of England & James VI of Scotland

Located in London/Yorkshire, GB

De Critz's work entailed the restoration of decorative detail, the painting and guilding of royal coaches and barges, and individual tasks such as painting the signs and letters on a...

Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Located in Houston, TX

Antique letters with newly crafted frame Measures 69"H x 47"W x 5.5"D.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Located in Houston, TX

Antique letters, newly crafted frame Measures 69"H x 47"W x 5.5"D.

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters
Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful bronze trade sign letters to form the word "Biker." Painted early in their life, leaving wonderful bursts of Verdigris, English, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "TIME"
Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "TIME"

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "TIME"

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful bronze trade sign letters to form the word "TIME", painted early in their life leaving wonderful bursts of Verdigris.

Category

Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "SIN"
Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "SIN"

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "SIN"

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful bronze trade sign letters to form the word "SIN", Painted early in their life leaving wonderful burst of Verdigris, English, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Bronze

Tin sign, letters 'NUE'
Tin sign, letters 'NUE'

Tin sign, letters 'NUE'

Located in Palm Springs, CA

'NUE' metal letters. Hand built tin with original blue paint.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century English Copper and Enamel Shop Front Sign Letters
Early 20th Century English Copper and Enamel Shop Front Sign Letters

Early 20th Century English Copper and Enamel Shop Front Sign Letters

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century copper and enamel shop front sign letters Hand crafted from copper and enamel these highly decorative English shop front sign letters spell SCOOTER, for that 2...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper, Enamel

MODERN Deco Era Sign Letters
MODERN Deco Era Sign Letters

MODERN Deco Era Sign Letters

Located in Seattle, WA

Copper Letter Set spelling 'MODERN' in the classic Deco font; from an old sign found in the Pacific Northwest, these letters are made from .125 ga. copper sheet, cut and soldered as...

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Original Vintage Prada Marquee Sign Letters
Original Vintage Prada Marquee Sign Letters

Original Vintage Prada Marquee Sign Letters

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Fabulous original vintage PRADA aluminum letters. These came from a store Milan that changed these out since they show wear and tear. Some scuffing and some spots that are not as s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Industrial Sign Letters PORN Sculpture by Colorado Artist Bill Nelson
1930s Industrial Sign Letters PORN Sculpture by Colorado Artist Bill Nelson

1930s Industrial Sign Letters PORN Sculpture by Colorado Artist Bill Nelson

By Robert Indiana

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Salvaged early 20th-century store sign letters, blue light bulbs, electrical wiring is a satirical homage to Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture, re-examining the state of human relati...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal, Wire

Large Vintage Channel Letters "NYZ", circa 1950s
Large Vintage Channel Letters "NYZ", circa 1950s

Large Vintage Channel Letters "NYZ", circa 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About These are original large metal channel sign letters "N and Z". These pieces have retained their original finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique circa 1910 Glass and Bronze Store Sign Letters from London
Antique circa 1910 Glass and Bronze Store Sign Letters from London

Antique circa 1910 Glass and Bronze Store Sign Letters from London

Located in Stamford, CT

One of two sets of antique bronze and glass letters being made available from signs in London, circa 1910.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

19thc Original Painted "dressmaking " Sign In Gilded Letters
19thc Original Painted "dressmaking " Sign In Gilded Letters

19thc Original Painted "dressmaking " Sign In Gilded Letters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL PAINTED TRADE SIGN.THE BLACK BODY OF THE SIGN IS IN SAND PAINT WITH ORIGINAL GOLD LETTERING AND FANCY LITTLE DECORATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIGN.THE TRIM IS IN A ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

19THC ORIGINAL SAND PAINTED TRADE SIGN W/GILDED LETTERS
19THC ORIGINAL SAND PAINTED TRADE SIGN W/GILDED LETTERS

19THC ORIGINAL SAND PAINTED TRADE SIGN W/GILDED LETTERS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC 19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND GILD LETTERS TRADE SIGN.GREAT CONDITION AND VERY SIMPLE FORM.THIS SIGN HAS THE ORIGINAL HOOKS AND BREAD BOARD ENDS CONSTRUCTION.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

Sauce Large Zinc Letters
Sauce Large Zinc Letters

Sauce Large Zinc Letters

Located in Culver City, CA

large zinc letters with wonderful patina

Category

20th Century English Signs

Materials

Zinc

Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set
Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set

Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 3, Large, industrial, painted metal, building signage, marquee letters YOU. The width of the letters Y and O is 24 inches and the letter U is 18 inches. Sold together as the w...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available
Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available

Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available

Located in Troy, MI

Salvaged industrial signage letters. The 'M' is no longer available. Nicely rendered with crisp edges - hollow back so that it is light enough to hang on a wall. Other letters avail...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Large Metal Letters Love Black Painted Advertising Objects
Large Metal Letters Love Black Painted Advertising Objects

Large Metal Letters Love Black Painted Advertising Objects

Located in Poperinge, BE

The letters are in excellent used condition, with minor signs of age and wear consistent with their age.

Category

1990s Belgian Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C Pressed Tin & Gilt Letters, The Radiant Company New York
Early 20th C Pressed Tin & Gilt Letters, The Radiant Company New York

Early 20th C Pressed Tin & Gilt Letters, The Radiant Company New York

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 20th Century large collection of pressed tin and gilt letters by the Radiant Letter Company New York available 11 large letters, 23 smaller letters Large letters "R" 10cm/6...

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Tin

Volunteer Bible Class Sign
Volunteer Bible Class Sign

Volunteer Bible Class Sign

Located in Culver City, CA

Wood volunteer bible class church sign, hand painted letters, small cubbies

Category

Early 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large "Interior Design" Signs Set
Large "Interior Design" Signs Set

Large "Interior Design" Signs Set

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Set of two large interior design signs Wood Letters mounted on a wood back ground.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Signs

Materials

Hardwood

Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign
Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign

Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Large double-sided American Railroad warning sign. Cast and embossed raised letters. Great detail and three dimensional letters.

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Pair of Vintage Enamel Restroom Signs
Pair of Vintage Enamel Restroom Signs

Pair of Vintage Enamel Restroom Signs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of vintage American porcelain enameled iron restroom signs with large blue block letters against white backgrounds.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Signs

Materials

Enamel

Gilded Wood and Iron Strapped Advertising Sign
Gilded Wood and Iron Strapped Advertising Sign

Gilded Wood and Iron Strapped Advertising Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great looking late 19th century trade sign. Wood carved letters with wood "Bread" sign.

Category

Antique 19th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

12.5 Foot Tall Vintage Neon Bowling Sign
12.5 Foot Tall Vintage Neon Bowling Sign

12.5 Foot Tall Vintage Neon Bowling Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive 12.5 foot tall metal and neon bowling sign from the 1960s. Sign is red with white letters and white trim.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Brass Plated Sign c.1960-1970
Vintage Brass Plated Sign c.1960-1970

Vintage Brass Plated Sign c.1960-1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original brass plated sign with enameled letters and original brass screws.

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

French Vintage Enamel Advertising & Publicity Sign FREE SHIPPING
French Vintage Enamel Advertising & Publicity Sign FREE SHIPPING

French Vintage Enamel Advertising & Publicity Sign FREE SHIPPING

Located in Trensacq, FR

Glossy red enamelled metal with AVENIR in white capital letters. This triangular sign can could be used freestanding, attached to an under shelf or ceiling, adapted to be wall mounte...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest
"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest

"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great early iron and porcelain sign found in Kansas. Letters would have had milk glass inserts.

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Marquee Movie House Letters, 119 Pieces
Marquee Movie House Letters, 119 Pieces

Marquee Movie House Letters, 119 Pieces

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern black and gray aluminum marquee movie house sign letters, circa 1930s. Manufactured by Wagner Sign Service Inc.

Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

John F. Kennedy 1956 Signed Card Collage

John F. Kennedy 1956 Signed Card Collage

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The black and white print is a stoic portrait of the president and has been attributed to Ted Bronstein, whose work appeared in Life Magazine and other major venues of the day. Jo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia

WINE Vintage Cinema Letters, Midcentury, Red, Shop Sign, Reclaimed
WINE Vintage Cinema Letters, Midcentury, Red, Shop Sign, Reclaimed

WINE Vintage Cinema Letters, Midcentury, Red, Shop Sign, Reclaimed

Located in Bath, Somerset

Salvaged from an old cinema in Nottingham, these circa 1970s vintage red perspex letters are fabulous. Letter height 8 inches, depth (including original fittings) 1.25 inches. Pr...

Category

20th Century British Decorative Art

Materials

Plastic

c. 1930's Massive Carnival Midway 'VENICE' Lighted Letters Sign
c. 1930's Massive Carnival Midway 'VENICE' Lighted Letters Sign

c. 1930's Massive Carnival Midway 'VENICE' Lighted Letters Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage carnival midway "VENICE" lighted sheet-metal letters with original red and white paint surface. Letters have been rewired and mounted on steel beams.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

WOW Large Vintage Cinema Letters, Midcentury, Red/Black, Shop Sign, Reclaimed
WOW Large Vintage Cinema Letters, Midcentury, Red/Black, Shop Sign, Reclaimed

WOW Large Vintage Cinema Letters, Midcentury, Red/Black, Shop Sign, Reclaimed

Located in Bath, Somerset

Salvaged from an old cinema in Nottingham (UK), these fantastic vintage metal and red perspex letters make a bold statement wherever they hang or stand. Other letters/ numbers sizes...

Category

20th Century British Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting of a Women Writing Letters, Signed Em
19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting of a Women Writing Letters, Signed Em

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting of a Women Writing Letters, Signed Em

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century French oil on canvas painting of a women writing letters Emilie chaese Some loss through the frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Vintage Industrial 32" Tall Aluminum Neon T O Y S R U S Marquee Letters Signs
Vintage Industrial 32" Tall Aluminum Neon T O Y S R U S Marquee Letters Signs

Vintage Industrial 32" Tall Aluminum Neon T O Y S R U S Marquee Letters Signs

Located in Lafayette, IN

Wonderful vintage neon letters from a 1980's Toys "R" Us marquee. Letters feature a semi-polished, raw aluminum structure, white neon bulb, external power switch and buyer's choice o...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Autograph Letters by Renato Guttuso - 1938
Pair of Autograph Letters by Renato Guttuso - 1938

Pair of Autograph Letters by Renato Guttuso - 1938

By Renato Guttuso

Located in Roma, IT

This set is composed of a pair of Autograph Letters Signed by Renato Guttuso to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt.

Category

1930s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Vienna Bronze Lady Clad in Short Dress with Riding Crop Bruno Zach circa 1930
Vienna Bronze Lady Clad in Short Dress with Riding Crop Bruno Zach circa 1930

Vienna Bronze Lady Clad in Short Dress with Riding Crop Bruno Zach circa 1930

By Bruno Zach

Located in Vienna, AT

This bronze lady is of stunning liveliness (excellent manufacturing quality)! Signed: Letters 'Bruno Zach' existing (visible at edge of flat bronze base / backside).

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Semi-Nude Lady Underwear Riding Crop Bruno Zach, circa 1925
Vienna Bronze Semi-Nude Lady Underwear Riding Crop Bruno Zach, circa 1925

Vienna Bronze Semi-Nude Lady Underwear Riding Crop Bruno Zach, circa 1925

By Bruno Zach

Located in Vienna, AT

. - This bronze lady is of stunning liveliness (excellent manufacturing quality) ! Signed: Letters 'Zach' existing (visible at edge of flat bronze base). - It is a Vienna Bronze...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Wooden Head Lady Curled Copper Hair by Hagenauer Vienna Made 1935-1940
Art Deco Wooden Head Lady Curled Copper Hair by Hagenauer Vienna Made 1935-1940

Art Deco Wooden Head Lady Curled Copper Hair by Hagenauer Vienna Made 1935-1940

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

Finest Art Deco rarest Hagenauer Vienna head of a lady with curled hair: The lady's head made of carved wood is covered with curled hair - these ones consisting of elegant curled th...

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Antique Restaurant Sign
Antique Restaurant Sign

Antique Restaurant Sign

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Huge amazing wood restaurant sign, great original gold color letters. A very unique piece of Americana.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Decorative Art

19THC RASINS TRADE SIGN
19THC RASINS TRADE SIGN

19THC RASINS TRADE SIGN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ORIGINAL PAINTED SIGN WITH ORIGINAL GILDED RAISED LETTERS GREAT FORM AND CONDITION WONDERFUL PATINA

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Vintage New York Neon Sign
Vintage New York Neon Sign

Vintage New York Neon Sign

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Vintage neon sign bright green glowing back shows on this Art Deco NY sign.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Art

Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign
Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign

Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The very decorative long wrought iron frame holds a glass with 3d cameo glass letters A very large piece in good condition with very slight damage to 3 of the letters, Measures: Th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Vintage Hollywood Hills Painted Wood Wall Sign
Vintage Hollywood Hills Painted Wood Wall Sign

Vintage Hollywood Hills Painted Wood Wall Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Hollywood Hills Painted Wood Wall Sign This very large vintage Hollywood painted wood sign with cutout letters in relief would look perfect in your boutique or living room.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Merry Christmas / Happy New Year Light-Up Sign
Merry Christmas / Happy New Year Light-Up Sign

Merry Christmas / Happy New Year Light-Up Sign

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This cheerful post war enameled steel sign features light up plastic letters with "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" spelled out along the front.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Vintage 'Mace Marketing' Neon Lightbox Advertising Sign, 1950s
Vintage 'Mace Marketing' Neon Lightbox Advertising Sign, 1950s

Vintage 'Mace Marketing' Neon Lightbox Advertising Sign, 1950s

Located in Bristol, GB

Mid Century Illuminated Advertising Sign Illuminated red letters spelling out 'MACE' over a pictorial background illustrating a mace.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial More Lighting

Materials

Metal

1961 California Highway 'Not A Through Street" Sign with Reflectors
1961 California Highway 'Not A Through Street" Sign with Reflectors

1961 California Highway 'Not A Through Street" Sign with Reflectors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 'Not A Throught Street"' yellow sign from a California highway. Letters are made of reflectors.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Steel

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An assortment of signed letters is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique signed letters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and plastic. There are all kinds of signed letters available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Signed letters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many signed letters are appealing in their simplicity, but Ossip Zadkine, Moshe Castel and Etienne Drian produced popular signed letters that are worth a look.

How Much are Signed Letters?

Prices for signed letters start at $125 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $975.