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Early 20th Century French Antique Street Shop Sign
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Early 20th Century French Antique Street Shop Sign

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920.

Shaped steel, painted with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'.  the dealers name has been crudly scratched out.

Brackets remain to the top of the sign where this would have been hanging outside the shop.

Obvious losses to paintwork and minor rusting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.3cm (33.98")
Width
147.3cm (57.99")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique French Shop Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1050953
Dealers Internal Reference
EA1875
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Description
Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920.

Shaped steel, painted with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'.  the dealers name has been crudly scratched out.

Brackets remain to the top of the sign where this would have been hanging outside the shop.

Obvious losses to paintwork and minor rusting.

Height
86.3cm (33.98")
Width
147.3cm (57.99")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique French Shop Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1050953
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1875
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps.
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Archive I An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps.

Early 20th Century French Antique Street Shop Sign

Archive II An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps. View V
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/debenhamantiquesltd
Verified Since May 2012
Items For Sale 600
Items Sold 58
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Verified Since May 2012
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Location: 73 High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QS, United Kingdom
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An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH ANTIQUE STREET SHOP SIGN
Ref: SA1050953
An early twentieth-century French sheet metal shop sign painted off-white with black stencilled lettering reading Antiquites Brocante and iron mounting straps.
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During the early twentieth century, French commercial trade signs were mounted outside shops to advertise services such as antiques and brocante trading. These exterior signs served as visual markers in towns and cities, often utilising bold typography to remain legible from street level.

French street signs from this period were typically crafted from zinc or painted sheet metal supported by forged iron brackets. The lettering was applied using stencilled enamel or outdoor weatherproof paint designed to withstand prolonged exposure to the elements.

Authentic period signage displays natural surface oxidisation, authentic paint flaking, and structural weathering consistent with outdoor exposure. Original signs frequently show hand-applied paint layers, period-correct stencilled typography, and heavy iron mounting hardware.

An antique commercial sign functions well as statement wall art above a sideboard, in a hallway, or within an industrial loft setting. The contrast of aged patinated metal against contemporary paint finishes creates a focal point in residential or commercial spaces.

To preserve weathered metal signs, keep them in dry indoor conditions to prevent further rusting. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive pads that could lift unstable paint layers.
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