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19th Century Chinese Doctor
s "Bamboo" Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Chinese traditional medicine trade sign, 19th century or earlier, a hand carved and painted
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Monumental Marston Thompson
Evershed Pale Ale Tin Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky 19th century pale ale monumental tin trade sign with the original paper label. The tin
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1880s English Adirondack Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Tin
A Locksmith Trade Sign Depicting A Big Metal Padlock.
Located in Milan, IT
A locksmith trade sign, depicting a big painted iron padlock, heart shape, black color.The secure
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19th Century American Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron
Lifesize Cigar or Tobacco Shop Indian Princes Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A lifesize cigar or tobacco shop Indian Princes trade sign
This charming and very rare piece, is
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Trade Signs
Late 19th Century French Tole Clock Face / Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite French late 19th century tole trade sign depicting an oversized pocket watch. This
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Tôle
Early 20th Century Metal Electrical Shop Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Metal Electrical Shop Trade Sign
An early 20th Century thick metal French
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Wood Hand-Painted French Cobblers Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful late 19th century wood, hand-painted French cobblers or Cordonneire trade sign, beautiful
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Late 19th Century French Antique Trade Signs
Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
Located in Hastings, GB
'Thar She Blows' a fabulous rare shop/trade sign of great scale, hand made in riveted zinc and hand
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Zinc
Unique Folk Art Dentist Trade Sign Plaque, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Unique Folk Art dentist trade sign plaque, circa 1920.
We are proud to offer a unique and one-off
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
19th Century
MAINE
Fish House Trade Sign in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This thick and heavy trade sign is in fine condition. It was mounted on the front of a building.
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Walnut
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
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Trade Signs
Large Wood Original Painted Bowling Pin Trade Sign for a Bar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic large bowling pin trade sign in original paint and probably used on a counter or window
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Painted Industrial Double Sided Blacksmith Trade Sign, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A wonderful hand painted and double sided trade sign for a farrier / blacksmith. c.1900.
Hand
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Red Painted Boot Advertising Trade Sign with Spur
Located in Milford, NH
A fine red painted boot shaped sheet metal advertising trade sign with spur for a shoe business
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century Pianos Trade American Folk Art Trade Sign 8 Feet Long
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American Folk Art Pianos trade sign. 8 feet long. Very graphic time worn art
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Key Makers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved Folk Art key makers trade sign
A highly decorative example of an
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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Gesso, Pine
Early 20th Century Pawn Brokers Trade Sign from Edinburgh UK
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Pawn Brokers Trade Sign from Edinburgh UK
An oversized and authentic aged
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Newspaper and Milk Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Double sided sign with unique flip up sign. Two signs in one. Excellent hand painting and lettering.
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Carimate, Como
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Zinc
Antique Carved and Painted Trade Sign
Located in Bridgeport, CT
condition with expected signs of use including wear to the paint and gilt, chips to the front and edges- all
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted and Gilded Cast Iron and Zinc Optometrist / "Oculist" Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique cast iron and zinc trade sign in the form of a pair of gilded cast iron spectacles with
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Blacksmith Armor Maker Trade Sign Helm
Located in Carimate, Como
Early 18th century wrought iron master blacksmith armour maker trade sign. Originating from the
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18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Circa 1900 Black Gray and White Burial Vault Cemetery Trade Sign Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic black, white and gray c. 1900 trade sign. Professional hand letters. Excellent typography
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Jeweler
s Trade Sign Verre Eglomise Blacksmith Art Nouveau
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Here we have a rare mid-19th century french jeweler's trade sign.
Wrought iron frame with
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Rare Mid-19th Century French Bicorn Toleware Hat Shop Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare mid-19th century French bicorn toleware hat shop trade sign.
This is a very rare
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon Antique Trade Signs
English Painted Wood Trade Sign
Located in Buchanan, MI
A fun English painted wood trade sign 31 x 28 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Cigar Store Carved Wooden Indian Tobacconist Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A life size carved pitch pine cigar/tobacconist trade sign/point of sale in the form of an Indian
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Steel
A folding straight edge razor trade sign.
Located in Milan, IT
Ohio, wood and metal folding straight razor. The blade is marked Tyler Davidson and Company, Cincinnati. Retaining its old black and copper. Tyler Davidson & Co. was the hardware fir...
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19th Century Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Copper
Hand Painted Titanic Trade Sign, 1912
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade and painted Titanic trade sign is in good condition with wear on trim and small
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Tete De Vache Butchery Trade Sign
Located in Washington, DC
Tete de Vache Butchery Trade Sign
Category
19th Century Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Zinc
Milk - Butter - Ranch Eggs Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade and original painted surface trade sign. This fun and folky sign was used at a farm in the
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique advertising sign for an opticians/optometrist,
circa 1900-1930.
Double sided big cast
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Early 20th Century American Wooden Barbers Pole Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
U.S.A. wood barbers pole. Paint loss consistent with the age of the item, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Signed Dairy Farm Cow Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20thc Dairy Farm Trade Sign. Signed by the maker J.E. SIGMON.
Great folk art design. Hand made
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Antique English Trade Sign of a Ships Hull
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Nautical trade sign with a 3 dimensional half of a hull with hand painted specifications. The
Category
1850s English Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Maple, Pine
Chinese Antique Trade Sign in Carved Gilded Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique Chinese double-sided trade sign in carved and gilded wood, made around the turn of the
Category
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden English Tobacco Shop Trade Sign Advertising Figure circa 1860
Located in London, GB
English tobacco shop advertising figure, circa 1860 for Turkish cigarettes
This lot is an exceptionally rare original English tobacco shop advertising figure circa 1860 advertising ...
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1860s British Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
French Cast Iron Horse Head Bust Trade Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive late 19th century French horse head bust trade sign made of cast iron. Features a
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron
Italian / Venetian 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Trade Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique hand forged iron trade sign from Venice, Italy. Decorated with a crown and two
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Zinc
19th Century Terracotta Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
19th century French terracotta horse head trade sign. Nice old white and black paint.
PERIOD
Category
19th Century French Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Terracotta
Wood Carved Red and White American Folk Art Barber Pole Trade Sign Sconce, C1920
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great Americana! c. 1920s American Folk Art wood and iron carved barber pole. Layers of thick original red and white hand painted surface. Substantial iron mounts and iron strapping ...
Category
1920s North American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron
Zinc French Butchers “Boucherie” Trade Sign, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th century Zinc French butchers “Boucherie” trade sign.
Referred to as a Boucherie, this
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Zinc
Early Folk Art Red Metal Rooster Trade Sign on Stand
Located in Newfoundland, PA
A wonderful example of early Folk Art. Early Folk Art red metal rooster trade sign on a stand
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Metal
Midwestern Architectural Final Trade Sign from Small Town "Red Light" District
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great architectural pillar and trade sign from a small town in Iowa. Most likely used to identify
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Wood and Iron Compass trade Sign, Large-Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
patina. This would have been used as an interior advertising trade sign for a compass maker. A wonderful
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Fish "Bait
Tackle" Display Trade Sign Folk Art / Americana USA 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fish "Bait & Tackle" Display Trade Sign. Fishing bait Hand Carved Wooden sign. This wonderful and
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Giant American 10 Gallon Hat Original Shop Metal Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century giant American 10 gallon hat original shop metal trade sign
This is an exceptional
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1850s Industrial Antique Trade Signs
Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather tongue-in-cheek reverse painting and gilt doubled sided trade sign, reading "CHEAP
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique Painted Folk Art Pike Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
trade sign for a fishmonger’s shop.
Crafted from metal and suspended from an elegant wrought iron
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Zinc
Vintage 20th Century Hand Painted Trade Wood Sign, Tennis
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., trade sign with carved three dimensional tennis player on painted wood. The sign
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Masons Farm Sign, Goats Milk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool one of a kind hand-painted goats milk farm trade sign is on a heavy metal and the reverse
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Collection of Three Roadside Advertising Hand-Painted Signs Ithica Sign Co
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Collection of American Folk Art advertising trade signs made by the Ithica Sign Company for "C.E
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century Original Black Sand Painted "Office" Sign from Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky trade sign is hand made with all original black sand paint and original gilded letters
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass
Located in London, GB
stain glass trade sign in the form of the work repair. Made from cut ruby red and hand beaten effect
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Stained Glass
19th C. Belgian Cast Iron Watchmaker
s Store Sign, circa 1860-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A 19th century watchmaker's trade sign. Double faced. Painted Cast iron body with zinc
Category
19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Iron, Zinc
19th Century Original Painted "Tourists" Sign from the State of Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted black and white double-sided tourists trade sign from New England. This sign was
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Trade Signs
Materials
Wood
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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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