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Place of Origin: British
English Pub Sign "The Magdalen"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a monastery abbey ruin, entitled: The Magdalen. A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork and ready for d...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Folk Art Sign
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Folk Art sign with overscale finger, insribed ‘Left Luggage’.
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Hardwood

Double Sided Late 19th c. English Fishmonger's Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic double sided English fishmongers sign with original paint. I especially love the teeth of this guy. This is folk art at its finest. don't let this one get away!
Category

1890s Antique British Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Bar' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated directional sign made in England. c.1920. Original black painted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass deep etched with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Signs

Materials

Steel

Late 20th Century Pastry Shop Sign Patisserie Fine Pies and Pastries
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 20th century reproduction wood hand-painted pastry shop sign Patisserie Fine Pies and Pastries. This is a fun colorful sign perfect for any home or bu...
Category

Late 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Wood

Impressive Huge 19th Century Pawnbroker Folk Art Sign with Three Spheres Symbol
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An impressive rare and monumental in scale folk art pawnbroker trade sign with its original trio of giltwood spheres which represent the universal symbol for the pawnbroker trade. ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique Terracotta 19th Century Dairy Bowl Kitchen Decoration, C.1880
Located in London, GB
A very large 19th century dairy bowl. c.1880 Terracotta with beautiful green glazed bowl with wonderful ancient stapled repair. Some minor chipping here and there, but a great dec...
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique British Signs

Materials

Terracotta

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A large heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1930 In totally original condition with an amazing patina to the green paint. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom or simil...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Ladies Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1930. Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plat...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Signs

Materials

Brass

English Pub Sign, "Nag's Head"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (two-sided) featuring a painting of a horse's head in a bridle entitled: Nag's Head. A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork, ready for disp...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Pharmacy Sign, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant reverse painted glass chemist's sign. c.1930 Gilt lettering and green carboy, reverse painted on clear thick plate glass. Set into a simple ebonised wooden frame.
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Pub Sign, "Charrington - The Eagle Tavern"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of an eagle in flight with mountains in the background, entitled: Charrington - The Eagle Tavern. A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork, ready for display. Charrington & Co. Ltd, Anchor Brewery, Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London E1 The partnership of Charrington and Moss was first recorded at Mile End in 1770. Registered as Charrington & Co. Ltd in July 1897 In 1962 they merged with United Breweries Ltd (formerly Northern Breweries of Great Britain Ltd...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "Fountain Head"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a Classical urn or fountainhead spouting cascades of water in a park setting, entitled: Worth Brewery - The Crickete...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Stunning Vintage Metal Advertising Letter A
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning vintage metal advertising letter A. The patina on this item is sensational.
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "The Anchor - Hall and Woodhouse"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a barge navigating a canal, entitled: The Anchor - Hall & Woodhouse. A very fine example of vintage advertising art...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Mid Century Oak and Glass Office Advertising Sign, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An unusual wooden and glazed office sign. c.1940 Reserve painted leaded glass office/advertising sign. Origins unknown, but great font and size.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Signs

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-20th Century Hardware Store Advertising Shop Display Oversized Nail
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hardware Store Advertising Shop Display Oversized Nail Every now and again we find something that’s a complete one off and just br...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Pub Sign, "The Ship"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a British brigantine or two-mast sailing ship featuring flags with St. George's cross, entitled: The Ship. A very f...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and incredible heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1920 In original condition with an amazing patina. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom.
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Iron

English Pub Sign, "Benskins (Puss in Boots)"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a cat playing a violin fiddle - from the beloved fairy tale Puss In Boots - in the light of a streetlamp at night, e...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "Free House - The Lord Nelson"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of Lord Nelson in full regalia, entitled: Free House - The Lord Nelson. A free house in Great Britain is a pu...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "The Admiral"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of a decorated Royal Navy admiral with the sea and warships in the backgroun...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "The London Inn - St. Austell Ales"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (two-sided) featuring a painting of a City of London scene featuring Big Ben clock tower and Westminster Bridge, entitled: The London Inn...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Mid-Century Scratch Built Hand Made Wooden Child Cart, C.1950
Located in London, GB
A wonderful scratch built childs red bicycle wagon. c.1950 Hand built and painted little red wagon full of charm and character. Could be repurposed as a planter, garden decoration...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Wood

English Wrought Iron Panel Baring the Monogram DC
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English wrought iron panel baring the monogram DC. This exquisite sign has a scrolling handcrafted design; applied swags and floral embellishments are complimented by its ...
Category

Late 19th Century Georgian Antique British Signs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Flambosign Illuminated Exit Sign, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A large directional 'Exit' sign made in England by Flambosign. circa 1930 Believed to have come from the Ilford Hippodrome as it once stood prior to bomb damage and later demoliti...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Signs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Kodak Advertising Enamel Sign, English, For Train Rides
Located in Crespières, FR
This antique Kodak advertising sign is made of thick enamel in black, yellow and red colours. The colours are bright and shiny, with an good relief. The condition is fairly good co...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Enquiries Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920. Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above single sided ...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Signs

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Illuminated Letter N , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter N was made in United Kingdom during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner BENTLEY It features a black metal body and a white ...
Category

1980s Industrial Vintage British Signs

Materials

Iron

"News of the World" Enameled Porcelain Sign c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Single sided porcelain sign advertising the English newspaper, News of the World. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Enameled P...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Hand Carved Engraved Industrial Alabaster Trade Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A superb hand engraved boot makers trade sign. c.1920 Hand carved lettering on alabaster for 'G. WINCH, BOOTMAKER AND REPAIRER'. Fantastic font, form and patina. A small historic ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign A genuine English mid-20th Century double sided hand painted fairground sign. Better Game, Better Sport, Better Tr...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Signs

Materials

Plywood

Antique Vintage French Double Sided Glass Pharmacy Chemist Apothecary Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare double sided glass 'Pharmacie' sign mounted in its original frame, France circa 1930. - The sign is of exceptional quality and has glass to both sides, light w...
Category

Early 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Glass

English Pub Sign, "Worth Brewery - The Cricketer's Arms"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a cricket player with bat and ball, entitled: Worth Brewery - The Cricketer's Arms. A very fine example of vintage ...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Verre églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign "My Shop"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large reverse painted hanging trade sign, wrought iron frame with internal wooden supports. The reverse painted glass has losses, it appears the sign would of read "confectionary"...
Category

Early 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Glass

Early Timber & Iron 'General Waiting Room' Railway Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
A large Great Western Railway 'General Waiting Room' sign. A wonderful antique sign, in thick timber & in its original iron frame with cast iron lettering & all original paint. With ...
Category

20th Century Sporting Art British Signs

Materials

Iron

Tole Grocers Signs
Located in Arundel, GB
7 Tole Painted Grocers Signs. England, circa 1900. Overall height including pins 15cm.
Category

Early 1900s Antique British Signs

Materials

Metal

Early Timber & Iron 'Station Master' Railway Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
A large Great Western Railway 'Station Master' sign. A wonderful antique sign, in thick timber & in its original iron frame with cast iron lettering & all original paint. With the pe...
Category

20th Century Sporting Art British Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Grants Scotch Whisky Enamel Advertising Sign, Early 20th Century Whiskey
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Scottish Sign Advertising ‘Grants Whisky, Agents Drossos & Co. Ltd. Proprietors William Grant & Son Ltd. Distilleries Dufftown, Glasgow and London.’ Alongside a pictorial image of a bottle of their blended Scotch whisky...
Category

Early 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Visitors Please Report To Reception, Antique Sign Original Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
“Visitors Please Report to Reception”; For over 30-years finding Old Original Great Signs has been a passion of ours and they don’t get a whole lot better than this Old Antique Sign...
Category

1910s Country Vintage British Signs

Materials

Wood

English Pub Sign, "Nag's Head"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a horse's head in a bridle entitled: Nag's Head. A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork, ready for di...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Old Vintage Fun Wooden Hand Painted Sign 'No Parking' Decorative Wall Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A fun hand painted wooden sign reads ‘NO PARKING THIS MEANS YOU’ – Definitely some British humour! A very old sign, probably dates back to Mid 20...
Category

20th Century Folk Art British Signs

Materials

Pine

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Ladies' Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920. Brass frame, darkened by age, housing the internal illuminations above polished plate...
Category

Early 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Neon Chemist Sign in a Perspex Box, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding vintage neon chemist sign in a perspex box that reads ‘prescriptions’ once illuminated. Support chains are included on either side of the p...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Signs

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Fiberglass, Glass

Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Exit' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated directional sign made in England, circa 1920. Black painted steel frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Large Painted 3d Industrial Builders Trade Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
A large and unusual builders advertisement trade sign. circa 1940 Scratch built to the very highest quality for a builder local to Leamington Spa. Ca...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial British Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Timber & Iron Railway Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early vintage railway notice sign. A wonderful, early & exceptionally original timber platform sign in original painted finish with applied cast iron lettering & a fantastic pati...
Category

20th Century Sporting Art British Signs

Materials

Enamel

English Pub Sign, "The Fox & Hounds"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a fox being chased by three hounds entitled: The Fox & Hounds A very fine exampl...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage British Signs

Materials

Wood

Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer
Located in Downham Market, GB
A massive painted timber English garage sign. A fantastic & delightfully original piece of signage impressive scale for 'Chas Baldwin, Automobile Enginee...
Category

1910s Rustic Vintage British Signs

Materials

Pine

English Pub Sign, "Free House, The Cask and Taverners"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (two-sided) featuring a painting of two revelers or publicans in Carolingian costume enjoying the libations and victuals of a fine inn, entitled: Free House - The Cask & Taverners. A free house in Great Britain is a public house...
Category

20th Century British Signs

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Vintage 'Hove' Advertising Light Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large mid century vintage 'Hove' advertising light box. The box is made from fiberglass and contains a modern LED light fitting. The item has a...
Category

1990s Industrial British Signs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early 20th Century English Butchers Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English butchers shop display figure. We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century papier Mache and wood composite figure. Recently acquired from a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian British Signs

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Milkmaid Milk Advertising Clock
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early English grocer's advertising clock for Milkmaid Milk. A superb & highly original antique advertising clock, the timber carcass with a pressed tin / zinc surround, finished in original paint. With wonderful age related patina & original face & hands, a rare, totally unmolested example which are now near impossible to find in this condition.  Early 20th century Wear commensurate with age, in beautiful unrestored condition, the clock has been fitted with a modern quartz...
Category

20th Century Country British Signs

Materials

Zinc

in Use, Vintage Hospital X-Ray Sign, circa 1980
Located in Faversham, GB
Vintage London hospital x-ray sign that hung above the x-ray room door of the inpatient ward. The words ‘In Use’ illuminate when switched on. London,...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Signs

Materials

Aluminum

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 Antique British Signs

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Hand Painted on Wood Historic Golf Club Sign, 1920s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This vintage sign for collectors is truly special. Made of wood with relief decorations and hand painted. The sign was dedicated to the historic Royal St. George's Golf Club, founded...
Category

1920s Vintage British Signs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
When in use, the panels were linked together with couplings to form an oval shape and the mechanics of the fairground ride would sit within the centre....
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Signs

Materials

Paint, Wood

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