Antique Trade Signs

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign A larger than normal example of an early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles.

19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century cast iron French shoemakers shop trade sign.

A large hand carved, painted and gilt 'SOCIETY' sign. c.1900 Likely once part of a larger shop sign with reverse painted glass over the top. Perfect statement piece in wonderful ori...

19th Century Native Tobacco Trade Sign attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928).

Samuel Robb tobacco trade sign Indian princess (1851-1928). Carved and polychrome painted wood.

Large spread eagle wall plaque, Heraldic trade sign This is a very large piece, it is made in polished silver metal, the plaque would have been displayed by the Barclays Bank comp...

Exceptional late 19th century hand carved letters with black and Gold paint and black smaltz background. Excellent typography. Great wall art. Simple and bold.

Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign.

A beautiful French zinc decorative horse head trade sign from the late 19th century with great details on the mane and musculature.

Outdoor trade sign of a kitchen tools store, for advertising.

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Horse Trade Sign: A sculptural and evocative early 20th-century cast iron trade sign in the form of a stylized horseshoe, likely used to denote a blacks...

Cigar or Tobacco Shop Trade Sign, Carving of an Indian Chief This charming and very rare piece, this is a fine example of an American favourite the Cigar Store Indian Counter Top Tra...

Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885.

18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign built with large dove-tails, advertising Cooperage and Cordage.

Very rare extra large champion cricket bat by N Cochrane, Trade Sign This is an unusual piece it is in remarkably good condition, it is made in ash by the manufacturer to be use...

French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key.

We are proud to offer an exquisite early 20th century French hand lettering trade sign. This is truly a unique piece of trade sign retail art in our opinion, never seen the like befo...

An exceptional, painted American trade sign made from carved wood in the full-bodied form of a race horse’s head.

For the kitchen butcher's trade sign and decorative butcher shop rack. Bolted construction of wrought and cast iron.

This French large size clock trade sign from the mid-19th century depicts an oversized pocket watch with round bow at the top.

American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company" and lower painted trademark "...

19th century life sized horse trade sign from a tack shop in Pottsville, PA. Horse is made of cast iron, wood, and papier mâché.

Take a look at this fantastic double sided early 19th or late 18th century wooden trade sign with original wrought Iron bracket. Came out of a Hudson Valley, N.Y. estate - "Clothing ...

A Pair of Carved & Painted Cigar Store American Indians, Shop Trade Signs This is a rare find, an American Indian Chief and his Princess.

This gavel is in great condition and was a presentation piece. Copper plate on gavel reads as follows / Dated 1941 Presented By The Corona 20-30 Club Won By Red Lands #121 -...

This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-century folk art, originally used as a trade sign for a fishmonger’s shop.

Large Carved Cigar Store Indian, Shop Trade Sign This is a very rare find, he is a full size American Indian, he is carved from one piece of wood ( a tree trunk, possibly pine ) The...

Add a bold equestrian accent to your wall with this striking antique French horse head, crafted circa 1880 and executed in molded zinc with a warm gilt finish. Likely created as a tr...

Hanging double sided trade sign, sheet metal with a black ground and gilt lettering.

A large 19th Century wrought iron farriers trade sign in the shape of a horseshoe. With cleats and traces of old dark green paint suspended with an iron loop hanger that shows signif...

This antique butcher shop horse meat advertising sign, or Boucherie Chevaline' has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from France and dating to approximately 1880 and ...

American folk art trade sign from an apothecary or pharmacy with the word 'DRUGS' in black paint with white shadow lines on an orange ground.

Fantastic and original Barber Shop trade sign in the shape of a barber pole. Great statement piece.

An impressive rare and monumental in scale folk art pawnbroker trade sign with its original trio of giltwood spheres which represent the universal symbol for the pawnbroker trade.

A very early 19th century chemist display carboy, circa 1820 possibly earlier The bulbous center sits on a stepped base with a swan like neck and a fine cut glass oversized stopp...

American Folk art wooden "CIGARS" sign from the 1920's. Great old Store Trade sign.

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade sign, origins of France, dated to the early part of the 20th century, made from metal ...

Large freestanding wooden trade sign advertising "CIGARS," constructed in a tapered, pyramidal form with four painted panels rising to a shaped top crest reading "KERN AND McNAUGHTON."

Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT' Cobbler's Trade Show OR sHOP Sign / Sculpture . aLL Hand made,, Oil cloth, copper top and Wood...Most likely hung outside of an old cobbler , shoe ...

Wonderful antique French hand-painted wooden trade sign for “Finkbeiner Cordonnerie” (shoemaker/cobbler).

This piece was originally used as a trade sign for a butcher shop. It even still has its original gilding.

Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.

Unusual 19th century Dutch overscale copper coffee pot, possibly a trade sign from a coffee house, with pigtail finial, hand-hammered and riveted finish, with a lovely, polished lustre.

It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good condition.

A terra cotta tete d'ours (bear head) which was a trade sign for a honey store. This is a rare find and it was later updated to be electrified to house a light shining from the mouth.

Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside a French locksmith and key maker’s shop.

This figure currently holding a small iron hook, that can be removed, which may have held a lantern or trade sign. It is however a lovely Art Deco sculpture as it stands.

A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign. Mid-1...

19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk, by Lee Heng, circa 1870, an oil on board seascape with large Chinese Junk under full sail in the foreground, four other craft in the ba...

(Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original dust-jacket.

Boucherie Chevaline We are proud to offer a late 19th century Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers advertising trade sign. These items have become rare over th...

The scene displays houses with chimneys, village people in different shapes and sizes, plant foliage and trees, steps leading up to the village from the river side, a horse and cart,...

Aged well with a black painted steel case. This trade sign clock was originally double sided however one side of the clock face has been removed due to damage we feel, the working si...

Primitive animals and human figures have a charming flatness and directness associated with nineteenth-century American trade signs, chalkware figures, and schoolgirl needlework.

The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade. The mask is signed on the inside by the maker.

Presented is a signed, first trade edition of Amelia Earhart’s "20 Hrs. 40 Min.

Today, these prints are valued for their strong visual presence, maritime subject matter, and insight into early modern global trade. The engraving shows clear signs of age and use,...