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Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign

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Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign A wonderful example of an early 20th century English reverse hand painted sign writers shop trade sign. In original untoch condition, framed with cast metal wrought iron frame, single sided glass and original hanging hooks still firmly in place. This is the “sign” of all signs as stated, pine backed and hanging hooks are proved as part of this sale as shown. A rare survivor and wonderful piece of history in our humble opinion. Dimensions in inches: H 20” x W 25” x D 2” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: England Condition: Good In overall very presentable good solid condition, the metal areas are rusty and some painted has flaked of as shown. The glass is in one piece and original to the sign as is the frame. The hanging hooks are newer as we have provided these for your display purposes only, the sign weights close to 5kg FYI. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304245145102

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