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Early 20th Century Double-Sided "Kings Head" Hand Painted Metal English Pub Sign

$3,600
£2,721.10
€3,166.44
CA$5,078.43
A$5,121.63
CHF 2,981.62
MX$62,332.86
NOK 34,171.17
SEK 35,310.80
DKK 23,669.87

About the Item

English two-sided handmade and painted metal pub sign depicting a king of clubs with the text "Flowers" above and "Kings Head" below (ca. early 1900s, England). Identical imagery and text present on verso. Naturally aged condition with considerable paint losses, scuffs, and patina, as shown. Remains an exceptional period example of English bar advertising/memorabilia. Discounting hooks, the measurements of the sign alone are - H: 36" x L: 27" x D: 0.13" Chains add roughly 17.5" to the height
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. early 1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Naturally aged condition with considerable paint losses, scuffs, and patina, as shown. Remains an exceptional period example of English bar advertising/memorabilia.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000049711stDibs: LU1444245473022

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