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Early 20th Century Enamel Advertising Sign for Bisto
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Early 20th Century Enamel Advertising Sign for Bisto

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 December 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques
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Description

Original Early 20th Century Enamel Advertising Sign for Bisto.

Great size BISTO for GRAVY, Soups & Stews.

Patent Enamel Co Ltd Birmingham stamp on the base

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Vintage Bisto Enamel Sign to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044770
Dealers Internal Reference
CRB/JR1912
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Original Early 20th Century Enamel Advertising Sign for Bisto.

Great size BISTO for GRAVY, Soups & Stews.

Patent Enamel Co Ltd Birmingham stamp on the base

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Vintage Bisto Enamel Sign to the 1920s.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044770
Dealers Internal Ref
CRB/JR1912
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
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An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Enamel Advertising Sign for Bisto

Archive II An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination. View VI
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand
Verified Since Apr 2014
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An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination.
Early 20th Century Enamel Advertising Sign for Bisto
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An early 20th-century rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring red and white typography for Bisto gravy, with weathered edges and rust patination.
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  • ObjectAdvertising Signs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialSteel, Vitreous Enamel
  • ColourBurgundy
  • MotifsVitreous enamel lettering, Flanged mounting edges, Patinated rust finish
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 83 cm (33 in)

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Enamel advertising signs, also known as porcelain enamel signs, became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Companies used vitreous enamel fused onto sheet metal to create durable, weather-resistant displays for storefronts, railway stations, and roadways.

These pieces were produced by applying powdered glass to a heavy sheet metal base, typically iron or steel, which was then fired in a kiln at high temperatures. This process created a glossy, highly resilient surface that preserved vibrant colours and protected against corrosion.

Authentic period pieces typically feature heavy-gauge metal, multiple layers of fired enamel, characteristic mounting grommets, and natural signs of age such as porcelain chipping, rust along the edges, and surface gloss variations. Reproduction items often lack the weight, depth of colour, and genuine weathering patterns of original signage.

These items can be mounted directly onto walls as focal art pieces within industrial, rustic, or eclectic spaces. Their strong typography and aged patination provide texture and historical contrast against neutral or exposed brick walls.

Preservation involves gently dusting the surface with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive pads that can damage the fragile porcelain surface or accelerate rust. Applying a microcrystalline wax can help stabilise exposed metal edges and prevent further oxidation.
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