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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 Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

Antique Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign

Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign

$2,696
H 19 in W 15 in D 16 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Lead

Antique 19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign

19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign

$1,650
H 14 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

Antique 19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign

19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign

$3,750
H 16.75 in Dm 10.5 in
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 Trade Signs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign
Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign

Monumental Cobblers Boot Trade Sign

$6,429
H 24.81 in W 66.54 in D 20.08 in
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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign
Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign

Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign

$14,900
H 39 in W 50 in D 2 in
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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Upholstery Trade Sign
19th Century Folk Art Upholstery Trade Sign

19th Century Folk Art Upholstery Trade Sign

$2,800
H 14 in W 42 in D 1 in
Bull Head Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century bull head advertisement trade sign used in a hardware or butcher shop. Retains a
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Bull Head Trade Sign
Bull Head Trade Sign

Bull Head Trade Sign

$5,175
H 22 in W 22 in D 13 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

$10,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 72 in D 3 in
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 Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique 1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign

1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign

$2,400
H 38 in W 5 in D 19 in
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 Trade Signs

19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign
19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign

19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign

$1,495
H 10 in W 20 in D 0.15 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"
Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"

Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"

$12,900
H 16 in W 144 in D 4 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron, Tin

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

$13,820
H 25 in W 54 in D 14 in
Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign
Located in Montreal, QC
business in the creation of your project. Antique trade signs are captivating relics that offer a
Category

Late 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign
Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign

Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign

$1,800
H 24 in W 22 in D 5 in
Antique Ingersoll Watches Adverting Trade Sign, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique double sided trade sign for Ingersoll Watches in the shape of a pocket watch. Excellent old
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Ingersoll Watches Adverting Trade Sign, circa 1900
Antique Ingersoll Watches Adverting Trade Sign, circa 1900

Antique Ingersoll Watches Adverting Trade Sign, circa 1900

$3,600
H 34.75 in W 24.5 in D 2 in
19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American trade sign 'Crook', Medina, NY Craftsman made, with sand-painted back ground
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY

19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY

$6,000 Sale Price
36% Off
H 24 in W 109 in D 2 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Steer Head Trade Sign
Hand-Carved Steer Head Trade Sign

Hand-Carved Steer Head Trade Sign

$2,500
H 13 in W 20.75 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign
19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign

19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign

$4,500
H 16 in W 99 in D 3 in
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif
Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880

$2,800
H 18 in W 41.75 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th century English Hand Carved Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Hand Carved Locksmith Trade Sign A delightful, oversized hand carved
Category

1920s British Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century English Hand Carved Locksmith Trade Sign
Early 20th century English Hand Carved Locksmith Trade Sign

Early 20th century English Hand Carved Locksmith Trade Sign

$2,488
H 25 in W 13 in D 2 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

Early 20th Century Folk Art Zinc Barbers Pole Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Folk Art Zinc Barbers Pole Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Folk Art Zinc Barbers Pole Trade Sign

$1,790
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, 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 Trade Signs

Materials

Tin

Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign

Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign

$3,664
H 20 in W 8 in D 12 in
C.1880 American Folk Art Top Hat Hatmaker’s Trade Sign
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A hard-to-find and charming sheet iron hatmaker’s,trade sign from the mid to late 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

C.1880 American Folk Art Top Hat Hatmaker’s Trade Sign
C.1880 American Folk Art Top Hat Hatmaker’s Trade Sign

C.1880 American Folk Art Top Hat Hatmaker’s Trade Sign

$2,850
H 20 in W 17 in D 26.5 in
Set of Three Folk Art Straight Edge Razor Trade Signs
Located in Stamford, CT
Three whimsical American folk carved wood art trade signs in the form of straight edge razors. Used
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Folk Art Straight Edge Razor Trade Signs
Set of Three Folk Art Straight Edge Razor Trade Signs

Set of Three Folk Art Straight Edge Razor Trade Signs

$790 / set
H 2 in W 18 in D 0.75 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

Large Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign
Large Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign

Large Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign

$3,595
H 30.71 in W 12.6 in D 3.55 in
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign. Copper Top Hat This is an unusual piece, the Top
Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Copper

Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat

Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat

$4,977
H 26 in W 15 in D 12 in
Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Frazer Nash huge illuminated advertising painted trade sign This is an advertisement for the
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign

Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign

$7,964 Sale Price
63% Off
H 36 in W 93 in D 11 in
Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot This is a wonderful piece, made by a
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Leather

Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot
Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot

Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot

$4,908
H 16 in W 20 in D 7 in
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
Category

1860s Belgian Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860
Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860

Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860

$2,364
H 21.26 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in
Monumental Early 20th-Century European Carved Wooden Axe Trade Sign, 66"" Long
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental early 20th-century European carved wooden axe trade sign, measuring an impressive 60
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Monumental Early 20th-Century European Carved Wooden Axe Trade Sign, 66"" Long
Monumental Early 20th-Century European Carved Wooden Axe Trade Sign, 66"" Long

Monumental Early 20th-Century European Carved Wooden Axe Trade Sign, 66"" Long

$2,600
H 6.5 in W 60 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"

Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"

$1,800
H 45 in W 52 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign An original untouched example
Category

1910s French Late Victorian Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Double Sided Toleware French Dentists Trade Sign

$1,659
H 27 in W 22 in D 14 in
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator

19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator

$1,975
H 12.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Iron Bull Butcher Trade Sign with Hanging Bracket from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iron butcher trade sign in the shape of a bull or a cow from the early 1900s. This iron trade
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

Iron Bull Butcher Trade Sign with Hanging Bracket from the Early 20th Century
Iron Bull Butcher Trade Sign with Hanging Bracket from the Early 20th Century

Iron Bull Butcher Trade Sign with Hanging Bracket from the Early 20th Century

$3,500
H 11.25 in W 16.5 in D 3.5 in
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
Category

1910s French Victorian Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign

$4,127
H 24 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century an Arresting Cobbler’s Sign
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century An arresting cobbler’s sign hand-carved from
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Metal

Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century an Arresting Cobbler’s Sign
Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century an Arresting Cobbler’s Sign

Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century an Arresting Cobbler’s Sign

$4,800
H 36.5 in W 32 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign. A wonderful example of massive
Category

1920s British Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign.
Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign.

Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign.

$2,613
H 87 in W 37 in D 0.1 in
19th Century English Trade Sign
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century English trade sign.
Category

19th Century English Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Trade Sign

19th Century English Trade Sign

$1,400
H 26 in W 31 in D 1 in
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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign

Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign

$2,850
H 13.25 in W 55.5 in D 1.88 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French cast iron butcher shop trade sign retaining old paint and cast in low relief in the form of
Category

Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow
19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow

19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow

$4,250
H 20 in W 30 in D 3 in
Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming and one-of-a-kind antique North Carolina bait shop trade sign with beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign
Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign

Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign

$2,495
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in
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 Trade Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

$3,456
H 73.63 in W 34.85 in D 4.73 in
1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage carved and painted pine butcher's trade sign. Molded frame, insized text reading "Porkies
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign
1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign

1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign

$4,950
H 40 in W 33 in D 3 in
19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
English carved and polychrome decorated wood tobacconist’s trade sign in the form of a “Turk
Category

19th Century British Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign
19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign

19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign

$18,500
H 42 in W 10 in D 10 in
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering
Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign

$1,695
H 17.5 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
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
Category

1860s American Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Zinc

19th Century, Zinc Clock Trade Sign
19th Century, Zinc Clock Trade Sign

19th Century, Zinc Clock Trade Sign

$8,500
H 5 in Dm 20 in
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 from the 17th century to the early 20th century. A rare example with a hollow cut ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Trade Signs

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

$961
H 33.47 in Dm 16.54 in
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint

19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint

$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 37 in D 2.5 in
Marvelous Antique Carved Wood Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful early 20th century carved mahogany locksmith trade sign in the shape of a large key
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Marvelous Antique Carved Wood Locksmith Trade Sign
Marvelous Antique Carved Wood Locksmith Trade Sign

Marvelous Antique Carved Wood Locksmith Trade Sign

$1,500
H 37 in W 12 in D 5 in
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign A larger than normal example of an early 20th century cast
Category

1920s French Early Victorian Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Metal

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

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

$5,392
H 24 in W 29 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century
Category

1880s French Early Victorian Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

$2,343
H 19 in W 30 in D 1 in
19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Native Tobacco Trade Sign attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928). The statue is in fair
Category

19th Century American Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving
19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving

19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving

$86,250
H 80.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Samuel Robb Tobacco Trade Sign Princess
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Samuel Robb tobacco trade sign Indian princess (1851-1928). Carved and polychrome painted wood
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Samuel Robb Tobacco Trade Sign Princess
Samuel Robb Tobacco Trade Sign Princess

Samuel Robb Tobacco Trade Sign Princess

$55,000
H 58 in W 22 in D 22 in
Large Spread Eagle Wall Plaque, Heraldic Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large spread eagle wall plaque, Heraldic trade sign This is a very large piece, it is made in
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Trade Signs

Large Spread Eagle Wall Plaque, Heraldic Trade Sign
Large Spread Eagle Wall Plaque, Heraldic Trade Sign

Large Spread Eagle Wall Plaque, Heraldic Trade Sign

$2,765
H 36 in W 31 in D 3 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.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Wood

Circa 1890 Hardware Store Wood Trade Sign Carved Smaltz Black and Gold Paint
Circa 1890 Hardware Store Wood Trade Sign Carved Smaltz Black and Gold Paint

Circa 1890 Hardware Store Wood Trade Sign Carved Smaltz Black and Gold Paint

$3,950
H 17.25 in W 64 in D 3.5 in
Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Enamel

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign

$2,696
H 48 in W 36 in D 0.2 in
Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Outdoor trade sign of a kitchen tools store, for advertising. The sign depicts a huge skimmer ladle
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Iron

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900
Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900

$3,591
H 75 in W 20 in D 8 in
Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late 1800s. It measures an impressive 6 foot.
Category

Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Metal

Early Key Trade Sign
Early Key Trade Sign

Early Key Trade Sign

$2,400
H 20 in W 60 in D 5 in
Folk Art Tole Pharmacy Trade Sign of a Mortar and Pestle
Located in Queens, NY
American Folk Art (19th Century) tole pharmacy store trade sign of mortar and pestle.  
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Trade Signs

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Tole Pharmacy Trade Sign of a Mortar and Pestle
Folk Art Tole Pharmacy Trade Sign of a Mortar and Pestle

Folk Art Tole Pharmacy Trade Sign of a Mortar and Pestle

$7,800
H 34 in W 16 in D 40 in
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Antique Trade Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique trade signs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique trade signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Antique trade signs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique trade signs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Industrial and Victorian antique trade signs are of considerable interest. Ross Johnson Drug Co, Bernard Gloekler Co. and Indian Motorcycles each produced beautiful antique trade signs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Trade Signs?

Prices for antique trade signs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique trade signs begin at $275 and can go as high as $49,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

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