20th Century Signs

Super cool and hard to find vintage Swiss two sided train signal sign, circa 1940s. The sign is made of metal and painted yellow with the number "5" in bl...

An authentic vintage highway sign in bold safety orange with black block lettering, reading: "Sobriety and Drivers License Check Point Ahead." Made of durable reflective metal, it sh...

Hand painted sign for the services of a "modern" piano teacher. This would likely have meant ragtime or jazz, as these were often referred to as new approaches to the instrument as o...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a cricket player with bat and ball, titled: Worth Brewery - The Cricketer's Arms. A very fine example of vintage ad...

Bold geometric abstract board found in Texas. We have a collection of these boards from an anonymous artist. Painted on recycled cupboard doors, table tops, stool tops and bread boar...

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An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a Classical urn or fountainhead spouting cascades of water in a park setting, titled: Worth Brewery - The Cricketer'...

- A fabulous Art Deco illuminated Reception sign from renowned manufacturers 'Flambosign', England circa 1930. - The worn brass casing marked 'Flambosign' houses an etched lucite perspex...

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights two large red coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged...

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...

Great vintage European street sign. Deep blue and white. Newly mounted and framed. People at play in the street. Cool piece of wall art.

Die-cut tin advertising display in the form of a smiling, stylized gentleman dressed in a green suit with bowtie, hands tucked casually into his pockets. The figure's torso reads "De...

A fine vintage traffic or street sign. With text that reads: FRESH OIL. In reflective yellow paint. Simply a great vintage sign! Date: Mi...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of an eagle in flight with mountains in the background, titled: 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...

Striking enamel sign for St Michel cigarettes originally hand painted enamel sign. Dated 1953 - Emaillerie Belge - Bruxelles. These signs would hang troughout the city or in pubs,...

Folk art metal cowboy boot trade sign. Vibrant and detailed with colors of orange, yellow, green, and white with layers, cutout details and spurs. Grea...

Large and chunky Americana! Fantastic and original Barber Shop trade sign in the shape of a barber pole. Great statement piece. Layers of super graphic red and white original paint. ...

A wonderful bright vintage enamel sign advertising Solo margarine. Belgian - Circa 1940's. The sign is in very good condition for its age, ther...

For sale we have a very striking, original 1930s/40s advertising sign in red and white enamel on black-ground for ‘Gilbey’s Invalid Port’. The enamel sign has the most amazing patina...

Interesting vintage road sign made of steel. Depicts the word "NEW" at the bottom with an orange reflective panel above. Great vintage condition.

Early 20th Century oversized English Trebor sweet shop trade sign. A wonderful example of massive scale, Trebor Barley Sugar & Fruit Centres sweet jars. Bea...

Early 20th century double sided French zinc clock Smiths Trade sign We are proud to offer a rare example of an early 20th century French double sided clock smiths trade sign. With i...

Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop window. It has some minor user traces...

This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London cigarette's seller. English. Circa 1900.

Hand-painted wooden advertising sign for "The Old Howard Burlesque at Scollay Sq." featuring stylized black and teal lettering with additional text reading "Dancing Girls," "Comics,"...

“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf Good Collectors Piece, 50s Model Car Display shelf, in good condition The Shelf is 21” high, 19” wide and 5” deep CS188

Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign A complete one off, in the form of a hand carved / painted oversized Boul club advertising sign dated 1922. Completely u...

Vintage wood campgrounds sign from the 1930s. Sign was used to let people use shovels and supplies and make sure they are returned. Great rustic sign, cool piece of Americana. 2.5 fe...

This is a 1900s copper pair of theater sign with big leather A. Bought sign handmade and constructed.

c. 1970s/1980s; Sunshine Mills, Inc. - Red Bay, AL Bold framed advertising sign promoting Sportsman Pet Foods, featuring strong block typography in orange and brown tones with a sty...

c. 1920s-1930s; Chas. A. Eaton Co. - Brockton, MA Illuminated countertop advertising sign for The Crawford Shoe, featuring the brand's iconic gentleman-and-dog graphic rendered on a...

Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush We share what we love, and we love this rare example of an oversized point of sale barbers hair...

c. 1960s-1970s; Kra-Kraft Displays - Dixon, Illinois Neon salesman sample case featuring a shield-form sign reading "Dixon Jaycees," produced as a portable demonstration piece for l...

Impressive Late 19th or Early 20th Century Zinc Locksmith Trade Sign in the form of a Large full bodied key. Found in its original finish. Remarkable Condition. France Circa 1900

A Collection of Pre Decimal Grocers Price Labels A wonderful collection, metal labels on spikes and one in plastic, 14 all together The tickets are all in well used condition and s...

Trade sign of a mechanic's shop depicting a large wooden wrench with the mechanic's telephone numbers and address written on both sides. United States of America circa 1930.

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...

Original GPO Glass “TELEPHONE” sign from a Red Phone Box From the 1950s the thick glass Telephone sign is in good original Condition The sign is 4” high and 25” long FB241

Wentworth Tool Museum sign assembled with scrap tools and hardware. Assemblage include many wrenches, drill bits, saws and scissors. Heavy iron constructio...

This vintage industrial facade letter “ O “ was made during the 1970s in Spain and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.

Chunky red, white and blue hand painted school safety zone sign. Super graphic and bold. Nice thick construction.

This sign was manufactured by Rawson & Evans sometime during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Rawson & Evans was best known for glue chipped glass signs and gold leaf signs. This sign...

Large vintage Pacific Coast Highway sign reading "Pacific Coast Scenic Byway." Green sign that features birds, water, snow-capped mountains, Ever...

This vintage industrial illuminated letter “ V “ was made in Germany during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal body and a grey plastic cove...

This vintage industrial blue plastic illuminated letter U was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip.The weight of t...

We offer this original Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign. Made in iron with great patina

Whimsical pair of wood silhouettes in the shape of a man and woman. Both life-sized. Both wearing cowboy hats. Great for a bar or placed outside against a wa...

White hand lettered and red background folk art tin sign. Backed with the original backing barn wood. Purchased from the Adair Winery Estate, New Paltz, New York. The Adair Winery wa...

Oversized locksmith hanging sign, France circa 1950s. H 33cm x W 85cm x D 6cm

c. 1910s; P. Lorillard Company - Greensboro, NC Framed lithographed advertising print for Honest Scrap plug tobacco, depicting a tense, narrative-driven scene of a dog and black cat...

ANTIQUE ENAMEL SIGN A simple and decorative sign, ‘Hardy’ is spelt out in black typeface on a white background. Would suit someone named Hardy or someone who is Hardy by nature, w...

Painted tin advertising sign for WNX (West Nebraska Express), featuring bold block lettering in orange set against a deep green field, flanked by a stylized arrow motif stretching ho...

This authentic vintage "Road Narrows" sign serves as a compelling work of industrial folk art, masterfully bridging the gap between utilitarian signage and found-object sculpture. The classic cautionary yellow and black palette is strikingly subverted by a series of authentic gunshot impacts, creating a raw, jagged texture that tells a gritty narrative of the rural American landscape. Adding a layer of pensive intrigue is a unique black stencil of a pig or boar, suggesting a narrative of local street art intervention. This piece captures the raw energy of modern Americana and urban industrial design, making it an authoritative addition to any collection of 20th-century signage or avant-garde wall art. Perfectly scaled to anchor a contemporary gallery wall, high-concept workshop, or an industrial loft, this metal sign measures 30 inches wide by 30 inches tall. It remains in a state of beautifully rugged vintage condition, displaying a heavy authentic patina that includes surface oxidation and jagged impact holes consistent with its outdoor history. The reverse features unique artist graffiti, including "Lil Miss Piggy...

Super cool vintage metal 'BRIDGE OUT' sign from the East Coast. Measures: 4 feet wide. Orange sign with black lettering. Bullet holes and road rash to sign.

Vintage highway gas station sign from Texas. Blue sign with white graphics. Great coloring. Good condition.

1930's double sided Cabin neon sign. It has new neon, new wiring and new transformer.

Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics company, dating from the 1950s, taken from the Lake...

Vintage neighborhood watch sign. Great coloring and graphics with ominous burglar going through the window. Great vintage condition.

1970s Mood in Wood sign, double sided.

Antique, hand-painted, folk art, wood "No Dumping Here" sign.