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Period: 20th Century
1950s Shopsign
Located in Brecht, BE
Extra large and quirky, this iron shopsign ...
Category

American 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Framed Harvey Frost Motor Salvage Corps Breakdown Automotive Framed Enamel Sign
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Automotive Interest Enamel Sign A framed, rare automotive interest (Harvey Frost Motor Salvage Corps) enamel sign with great presence. The sign is presented in its unrestored, origi...
Category

20th Century Signs

Materials

Enamel

Blue and Red Enamel Barbers Pole Shop Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare porcelain enamel barbers pole shop sign. This is a very rare old sign, it is American in origin, we have the red and blue stripes wrapped around a White background, and at th...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Enamel

Iron Swordfish Created by a Nebraksan Farmer, circa 1940s
By Byron Groelz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Iron swordfish created by Byron Groelz, a farmer from Phillips, Nebraska. Born around 1900, Mr. Groelz made decorative iron for an environment on his ranch.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Late 20th Century French Wood Painted Two Sided Chef Sign
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this life size wood hand painted chef was once used at a bistro in Provence. Painted on both sides, this unique piece of art could be displayed on a wal...
Category

20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

mid 20th century xxl leather glove, publicity sign from Italian shop ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a unique, quirky object, made in the 1950's for an Italian shop ... great decorative item for glove lovers ... in good vintage condition ...
Category

Italian 20th Century Signs

Materials

Leather

DSP Service Entrance Arrow
Located in Dekalb, IL
Double-sided porcelain directional arrow sign. This piece features white block text over a royal blue arrow, creating a high-contrast item; also present are two grommets for fasteni...
Category

Unknown Other 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

1900s, French Zinc Shop Sign
Located in High Point, NC
This enigmatic shop sign was produced in France, circa 1900. A large zinc wall decoration hanging on a small chain, which may or may not be a piep, features a jug extremity with a lo...
Category

French Folk Art 20th Century Signs

Materials

Zinc

Vintage Late 20th Century French Wood Painted Two Sided Chef Sign
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this life size wood hand painted chef was once used at a bistro in Provence. Painted on both sides, this unique piece of art could be displayed on a wal...
Category

French 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Painted Wood "No Dumping Here" Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, hand-painted, folk art, wood "No Dumping Here" sign.
Category

American Folk Art 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Wooden Advertising Sign, “HORNIMAN’S PURE TEA”
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large painted wooden advertising sign, “HORNIMAN’S PURE TEA” This is a large painted wooden wall sign Shabby now but quite readable It is...
Category

Rustic 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Action Sports Sign
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron ACTION SPORTS sign.
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edwardian Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Boot Display Model
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian shoe shop or cobblers trade sign, leather boot display model This is a wonderful piece, it is a giant size Leather boot, painted on the one side of the boot is ”Boot M...
Category

Bohemian 20th Century Signs

Materials

Leather

2 French Market Haberdashery Stall Hanging Signs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 French Market Haberdashery stall hanging signs These are Great pieces from a French market stall near Tours, they are hanging signs with applied adve...
Category

Folk Art 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Mirror from the Belen Garden Opera House
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron, tile, and mirror sign panel from the Belen Garden Opera House.
Category

Argentine Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

Recycled Pine Wine Bar Menu, Black Board a Good Handsome Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Recycled pine wine bar menu, black board A good handsome piece simply made with 4” old pine and waxed and polished The attractively bordered board is r...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Pine

Wall Mounted Telephone Sign
Located in Round Top, TX
Wall mounted telephone sign on an iron bracket. Old school and very fun!
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toleware "Vegetable" Sign from Belgium (5 piece set)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian toleware vintage wall shop sign in slang for vegetables. This Végé metal shop sign can be mounted individually to taste. It is made of the four letters Végé and includes th...
Category

Belgian 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

Advertising Mirror by Raymond Peynet for Atikah Cigaretten
Located in CADALSO, ES
Extremely rare to find.
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Signs

Materials

Mirror

Vintage neon propaganda from Steiff. 1960 - 1965
Located in CADALSO, ES
This object was only issued for Steiff dealers. Has never been sold to private persons
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Brass

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 design with dark stain and plaque backing. Size: 14 3/8"H x 20 3/4"W x 21 1/2"D Famil...
Category

French 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Wall Hung Shop Sign, Kirbys’ Wardrobes Purchased
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian wall hung shop sign, Kirbys’ wardrobes purchased A great piece of social history, this is a wooden sign painted on both sides and hanging on a blacksmith made Iron brack...
Category

Folk Art 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Schweppes Table Waters Oak Trade Sign Board
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Schweppes table waters oak trade sign board This charming Oak Trade Sign would have been hung on the wall at the entrance to a hotel or bar, it has gold...
Category

Arts and Crafts 20th Century Signs

Materials

Oak

Three Dimensional Double-Sided Wooden Hovis Tea Shop Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Three dimensional double-sided wooden hovis tea shop sign  A great piece of social history, this sign is in wood it has been made with applied large letters...
Category

Art Deco 20th Century Signs

L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign This great British Railway sign is a piece of History, dating from the 1930s the sign is painted on a framed wooden board...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign
Located in Surrey, BC
An electric, double-sided outdoor sign promoting the English clothing manufacturer, Chilprufe Agents (operating between 1920 and 1950). The company’s logo has been reverse painted on...
Category

English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Copper

Advertising Mirror “Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” Baker or Cafe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” baker/cafe advertising mirror This is a good piece the bevelled mirror is set in a 2” wide oak frame, in the centre in large letters...
Category

Art Deco 20th Century Signs

Materials

Mirror

1920's English "Private Bar" Etched Glass Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's English "Private Bar" etched glass sign framed in oak frame.
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Steel Engineering Sign from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic rectangular patinated steel wall sign from a venerable Detroit, Michigan engineering firm.
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage "We Love Our Children" Street Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun vintage street sign that reads "Please Drive Slowly. We Love (Heart) Our Children". Black lettering and trim on a reflective silver background. Fun details like a red heart to re...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Make Sure Door Locks Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage street sign that reads "Make Sure Door Locks Securely behind You" Red lettering on a reflective silver background. Great vintage co...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Trailer Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical vintage highway sign from Texas. Blue sign with with graphics of a trailer. Good vintage condition.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Steel

Lighted Wooden Taxi Arrow Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful double sided taxi sign-believed to be from the Victory taxi company. Lighted on both sides, can stand on table or hang- great color, great size.
Category

American 20th Century Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oversized "Time is of the Essence" Clock-shaped Clockmaker Metal Sign
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An oversized "Time is of the Essence" clockmaker distressed metal and glass sign from the mid-20th century with inscriptions. Shaped as a massive clock, the round dial featuring Roman numeral hours and hands is inscribed on both sides with the phrase "Time is of the Essence » in curved italic lettering, nicely adapting to the shape of the piece. The bold, catchy and classic font choice along with the «Movements Repaired» and «Springs Replaced» inscriptions on each side possess an absolutely charming vintage and antique look. Offering a rustic and old-time feeling, this mid-20th century clock...
Category

20th Century Signs

French Metal Coiffeur Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Simple, interesting French hairdressing sign.
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century "Store" Gilded Cast Iron Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century "Store" gilded cast iron sign on wooden board.
Category

North American Antique 20th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

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