Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860
Located in Hastings, GB
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.
Zinc
Early 20th Century Folk Art Zinc Barbers Pole Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art zinc barbers pole trade sign. An early 20th century hand crafted zinc barbers pole trade sign.
Zinc
Large Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign in the form of a Large full bodied key.
Zinc
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
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.
Zinc
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers trade sign.
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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 and gilded, with strong ring turnings.
Zinc
19th Century, Zinc Clock Trade Sign
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of the most exceptional trade signs that still exists is highly decorated with early, original paint and gold leaf.
Zinc
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French Late 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
A beautiful French zinc decorative horse head trade sign from the late 19th century with great details on the mane and musculature.
Zinc
19th Century French Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Wall Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a bold equestrian accent to your wall with this striking antique French horse head, crafted circa 1880 and executed in molded zinc with a warm gilt finish. Likely created as a tr...
Zinc
French Large Size Mid-19th Century Zinc Clock Trade Sign on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French large size clock trade sign from the mid-19th century depicts an oversized pocket watch with round bow at the top.
Iron, Zinc
Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...
Zinc
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H 33.86 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
Antique Zinc Red Hat Maker Trade Sign, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Retie, BE
XXL Antique hat maker's trade sign, made in France circa 1900 - 1920. This large sign was used as advertising - eyecatcher on the storefront.
Zinc
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H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 15 in
Rare 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Found in Paris, France
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century trade sign in the shape of a horse head is handcrafted in zinc and painted white and once hung in a Parisian atelier.
Zinc
French Zinc Horse Head
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Geneva, IL
This zinc head trade sign is a gorgeous example of 19th century Folk Art.
Metal
19th Century French Butchers Trade Sign Zinc Bulls Head
Located in Ongar, GB
This is a butcher's trade sign and would have hung outside the shop.
Zinc
Zinc Opticians Trade Sign, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Zinc Opticians trade sign, circa 1920s - Made from Zinc - Hand-painted - Dutch, circa 1920s - Measure: 83cm wide x 25cm tall x 9cm deep Condition report Some cosmetic wea...
Zinc
Late 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large, late 19th century zinc horse head, butcher or stable sign. Wonderful patinated surface with remnant gilding. France Circa 1890.
Zinc
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 advertising sign.
Zinc
Early 20th Century Zinc French Tobacconist Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an unusual and rare example of an early 20th century French tobacconists trade sign. In the form of an oversized folk-art pipe made from zinc metal and hand pai...
Zinc
Mid 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign A hand crafted hand painted example of a mid 20th Century zinc options double sided trade sign.
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19th Century Golden Bell Tavern Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderfully original tavern trade sign, in tole and zinc, a gilded bell surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Zinc
Extraordinary Late 19th Century Coiffure Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Original untouched French Coiffure or hairdressers sign, gilded zinc ball with shadow script Coiffeur, horsehair pendant drop hanging beneath. France Circa 1880. Measurement top of g...
Zinc
Double-Sided 10 Foot Arrow Trade Sign Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Incredibly cool large 1950's double sided arrow 14- light, road sign. Zinc and galvanized metal.
Zinc, Metal
Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique trade advertising sign for an opticians or optometrist circa 1900-1930 France Double sided large cast zinc glasses with hand painted eyes, same both sides The eyes hang...
Iron, Zinc
Early 20th Century Double Sided Clock Makers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided Clock Makers Trade Sign A working example of an early 20th Century double sided clock makers trade sign clock.
Zinc
Early 20th Century Oversized Metal Hat Makers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century oversized metal hat makers trade sign We are proud to offer a unique and rare handmade Lead compound metal oversized early 20th Century hat makers trade sign. A w...
Lead, Zinc
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 the fourth quarter of the 19th century.
Metal
Huge 19th Century Zinc Bell Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century zinc bell trade sign, Simply huge scale, remnant original gilding, dry weathered untouched surface.
Zinc
19th century Zinc Horse head trade sign
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of this classic trade sign made of zinc and probably french. Unfortunately none of it's original surface paint remains.
Zinc
Early 20th Century French Zinc Butchers Bull Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Zinc butchers trade sign. A rare example of an early 20th century butchers zinc trade sign in the form of a bull’s head.
Zinc
Watchmakers trade sign
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Beautifully constructed zinc pocket watch double sided trade sign.
Zinc
Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign We share what we love, and we love this untouched example of a watch makers, jewellers trade sign.
Iron, Zinc
Exceptional 19th Century Butcher's Bull's Head Trade Sign
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 19th century butcher's bull's head trade sign with a fantastic weathered patinated surface. Ca 1860 England.
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Monumental Painted Rooster Zinc Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This big chicken is a hollow body zinc trade sign. It probably came from a roof top of a chicken restaurant or chicken farm.
Zinc
Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Zinc horse head trade sign, retaining the original timber mounting board, heavily weathered.
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H 14 in W 34.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique Painted and Gilded Cast Iron and Zinc Optometrist / "Oculist" Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique cast iron and zinc trade sign in the form of a pair of gilded cast iron spectacles with painted cast zinc eyes above an arched banner reading "OCULIST".
Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 19th century antique Optometrist Trade sign.
Zinc
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Carimate, Como
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand painted eyes on original adjustable iron wall bracket. Collectabl...
Zinc
19th Century Tole Tabac Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century Tole Tabac trade sign We are proud to offer an original tole tabac trade sign or carrot dating to the late 19th century.
Zinc
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Huntington, NY
Antique optometrist double sided trade sign.
Zinc
Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
Located in Hastings, GB
'Thar She Blows' a fabulous rare shop/trade sign of great scale, hand made in riveted zinc and hand painted.
Zinc
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique advertising sign for an opticians/optometrist, circa 1900-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand-painted eyes. The eyes hang on the original adjusta...
Iron, Zinc
Zinc French Butchers “Boucherie” Trade Sign, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th century Zinc French butchers “Boucherie” trade sign. Referred to as a Boucherie, this handcrafted zinc horses head sign would have hung above a French butchers shop.
Zinc
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand painted eyes on original adjustable iron wall bracket. Collectabl...
Iron, Zinc
Tete De Vache Butchery Trade Sign
Located in Washington, DC
Tete de Vache Butchery Trade Sign
Zinc
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H 27 in W 54 in D 4.5 in
Large Antique Painted Folk Art Pike Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
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19th Century Tete de Vache
Located in Chireno, TX
French zinc cow's head in gilded zinc. Butcher's trade sign.
Zinc
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ZINC TRADE SIGN
Located in Solebury, PA
A RARE SMALL TRADE SIGN, WITH OLD SECONDARY PAINT
Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign in old green paint. Hammered zinc.
19th Century Folk Art Zinc Trade Sign
Located in Janvry, Essonne
This zinc sign is double. It presents a clock and spectacles. The spectacles are in gilt zinc with blue and red glasses. The watch is also in gilt zinc, the faces of this watch wer...
Iron, Zinc
19th Century Zinc Butcher's Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
A 19th century zinc butcher's horse head trade sign. A wonderful 19th century zinc trade sign, delightfully original & untouched with the perfect patina retaining traces of historic ...
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Trade Sign
Located in New Hope, PA
Exceptional Form and Shape of Horse Trade Sign
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PIG TRADE SIGN
Located in New Hope, PA
This zinc trade sign was probably hanging in a butcher shop.
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French 19th Cent. Butcher's Trade Sign
Located in Pasadena, CA
Made of zinc in the shape of a bull's head, these were used as street signs to denote butcher's shops. The condition is excellent with original paint with some chipping down to the ...
Zinc
19th C. Double Sided Clock Face Trade Sign
Located in Washington, DC
Great 19th C. clock face trade sign. Clock casing is cast iron, the faces are zinc, and the ring at the top is solid iron.
Zinc
19th Century Key Trade Sign
Located in Essex, MA
A large gilded zinc locksmith's trade sign in the form of a key.
Zinc Horse-head Trade Sign
Located in Solebury, PA
This zinc trade sign has an uncommon self-mounting wall plaque.
Trade Sign
Located in New Hope, PA
Large detailed horse head
Zinc
Incredible Zinc Horse Head Farrier's Trade Sign, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
When it comes to 19th century trade signs, this is a horse of a different color.
Rare Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Retie, BE
Charming rare big double sized Optometrist trade sign - advertising sign circa 1920. Original colour. Beautiful piece.
Zinc
Large 19th Century Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century apothecary trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle in full round tin, finished in grey sand paint with word 'drugs' in black on the diagonal, central hanging loop,...
Tin, Zinc, Nickel
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket
Located in Retie, BE
Antique hanging advertising sign for doctor or optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand-painted eyes on original adjustable iron wall bracket. Col...
Iron, Zinc
19th Century French Zinc Cows Head Trade Sign
Located in Geneva, IL
Originally used as signage for butcher shops in late 19th century, France. One-sided representation that mounts flat to the wall. Wonderful graphic quality creates a striking presenc...
Metal
$3,950
H 17.25 in W 64 in D 3.5 in
Circa 1890 Hardware Store Wood Trade Sign Carved Smaltz Black and Gold Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional late 19th century hand carved letters with black and Gold paint and black smaltz background. Excellent typography. Great wall art. Simple and bold.
Wood
Vintage Americana Mid-Century Neon Barber Shop Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic 13.5 foot long Mid-Century vintage neon barber shop sign. Total statement piece. Unusual three dimensional channel letters. Many layers of red, white and blue paint surface...
Metal
Old School 1940's / 50's NEON "MOTEL" Sign..Classic Font
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic vintage NEON "MOTEL" sign salvaged from a motel in Niagara Falls Canada,, Retains original finish & patina,, New transformer, metal replaced to bottom of can,, (see photo)
Metal
$4,500
H 21.6 in W 18 in D 15 in
Antique French Butcher's Horse Meat 'Boucherie Chevaline' Advertising Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique butcher shop horse meat advertising sign, or Boucherie Chevaline' has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from France and dating to approximately 1880 and ...
Metal
$3,900
H 78.25 in W 38 in D 2.5 in
Giant Wood Early 20th Century Hand Painted Americana Barber Shop Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large and chunky Americana! Fantastic and original Barber Shop trade sign in the shape of a barber pole. Great statement piece. Layers of super graphic red and white original paint. ...
Wood
$1,900
H 24 in W 62 in D 1 in
Large Hand Painted Double Sided Arrow "Radio Trade In" Folk Art Trade/Store Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Hand Painted, Double Sided Arrow "Special" Radio Trade In sale,,,,Folk Art Trade/Store Sign,,Wonderful size,,amazing crackle paint, patina..Great subject.
Masonite, Paint
$37,500
H 10 in W 36 in D 2 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 bold silver lettering inset with original glass cat-eye reflectors, all mounted to ...
Metal
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.