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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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

James Purdy Sons Enamel Sign Wall Plaque
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
James Purdy & Sons enamel sign wall plaque Rare piece indeed this enamel sign was made for the
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Hand painted metal advertising sign for an optician. The shield was attached to the facade on an
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1920s Czech Modern Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Doctor McCracken Surgeon s Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double-sided doctor's medical practice trade sign for 'Dr. McCracken'.
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Late 19th Century Antique Signs

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.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

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
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1860s Belgian Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Zinc

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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1920s American Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Enamel

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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

French, 19th Century Folk Art Iron Shoemakers Shop Trade Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
One of a kind folk art riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Amazing item that was once the
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traditional large hanging pub sign. Wethered’s winterbourne arms This is a large and heavy piece
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century "J-E" Storage Battery Flange Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique flanged service station sign. This piece advertises Jelly-Electrolyte, or "J-E" storage
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Early 20th Century Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

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
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Butchers Products Co. Painted Tin Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
1910s-20s; Fulton Meat Market district - Chicago, IL The property at the northeast corner of Peoria and Fulton streets in Chicago was most recently a burger joint, but in the late 1...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Vintage Hand Painted French Patisserie Sign c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage French wooden sign for "Boulangerie Pattisserie, Pain cuit au feu de bois." (Wood
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique 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.
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Early 1900s North American Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s/1910s; Waltham Watch Co. - Waltham, MA Vintage reverse painted glass advertising sign for
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

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
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique 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
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

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
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original distressed double sided metal sign "Super Motor Oil" on one side and "Sonoco
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

1920 s -30 s Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign ... Great old sign,, Tons of character,, Retains
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Woods Hole Golf Club Antique Sign from Cape Cod
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique sign from the Woods Hole Golf Club in Falmouth, MA circa 1900. Includes original wrought
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1890s American Antique Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Letter Painter Kvetoslav Dostal Shop Sign, circa 1900
Located in Wien, AT
This vintage sign comes from the shop of Prague letter painter Kvetoslav Dostal. It was probably
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Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Saloon Bar Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920. Brass
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Brass

Hand Engraved Carved Industrial RESERVED Slate Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant hand engraved slate reserved sign. c.1920 A thick chunk of slate, hand engraved for use
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Slate

Antique 1910- 1920s Brass Bank Sign "LEGAL HOLIDAY" complete set, interchangable
Located in Buffalo, NY
1910 -1920s brass bank sign "Legal Holiday -Today Election Day -No Business Transacted" attached to
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Metal, Brass

J. Alden Weir Hand Made Studio Sign Branchville Connecticut
Located in New Windsor, NY
away in an upstair's closet. The hand painted sign was most likely brought into the home in the 1950
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Antique Metal Sheet - Wall Décor Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique thin metal sheet from a shoe shop in Lyon. The black wall décor is in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circ...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

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
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Leather

Antique Art Deco Brass Illuminated Advertising Cinema Ladies Flambosign Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous Art Deco illuminated Ladies sign from renowned manufacturers 'Flambosign', England
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Early 20th Century British Antique Signs

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Brass Illuminated Advertising Cinema Reception Flambosign Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous Art Deco illuminated Reception sign from renowned manufacturers 'Flambosign', England
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Early 20th Century British Antique Signs

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Brass Illuminated Advertising Cinema Showerbath Flambosign Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous Art Deco illuminated Showerbath sign from renowned manufacturers 'Flambosign', England
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Early 20th Century British Antique Signs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade
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1920s Early Victorian Antique Signs

Materials

Metal

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
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Double Sided Hand Painted Rat Terrier Puppies Sign c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original hand painted, metal sign advertising rat terrier puppies for sale. Painted over
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rare Pre-Prohibition Green Seal Beer Backlit Punched Lighted Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large, extremely rare backlit sign is a bona fide piece of American history. It was produced
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Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind, antique American Frigidaire enameled metal advertising sign, early
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Late 19th Century Milk Glass London England Westminister Kemble Street Sign
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous etched milk glass street sign from the City of Westminster, England. Original Arts
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1920s English Industrial Antique Signs

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak

Antique Altered El Bart Gin Self-Framed Tin Litho Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s/1920s; The Camberwell Distillery - London Antique repainted tin litho gin sign. This
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

Large Painted Wooden Automobile Advertising Sign, “Scott Bro’s Morris”
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large painted wooden automobile advertising sign, “Scott Bro’s Morris” This is a large painted
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic English Private Land Owners Trespassers Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century rustic private land owners trespassers sign This sign is made in elm with metal
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Signs

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Signs

Antique Brass Inlaid Dentist Entranceway Wall Sign Plaque. c.1920
Located in London, GB
engraved and inlaid to the sign, along with the name G.H.GREEN. Single sided with fixing holes to each
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Brass

Large Painted Iron "Parrot" Sign, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large iron sign representing a parrot on its perch. Painted with lovely greeny yellow colours. This
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Signs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; Independent Order of Odd Fellows This reverse-painted glass "Caution" sign comes with
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of illuminated glass toilet signs made in England by Burnham & Co, Deptford. c
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Signs

Materials

Brass

Antique 1900s Reis Men s Underwear Clothing Advertising Framed Paper Sign Poster
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Reis of New York men's underwear printed advertising sign/poster dating from the early 1900's
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Country House Horse Stable Name Plaques Signs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming collection of six, hand painted Horse stable name plaques. Each plaque is pine, with an ebonised painted ground and gilt lettering. Age related knocks and abrasions comm...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Signs

Materials

Pine

Art Nouveau Moriz Jung Cabaret Fledermaus Vienna Enameled Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A domed, black & white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

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
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Signs

Materials

Glass

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
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1910s French Late Victorian Antique Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Sidney Dillon Cigars Self-Framed Tin Litho Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
advertising sign with self-framing. This sign advertises Sidney Dillon cigars, a brand named for the famous
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Signs

Materials

Tin

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 Signs

Materials

Zinc

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Antique Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique signs available for sale. The range of distinct antique signs — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique signs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique signs are appealing in their simplicity, but Emile Gallé, Baccarat and David Gueron Degue produced popular antique signs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Signs?

Antique signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,570, while the lowest priced sells for $38 and the highest can go for as much as $2,268,000.