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Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board
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Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

A unique early 20th Century English hand-crafted shop display dummy board. In the form of a 1st World War “Squaddie” in Uniform made by Stening Signs of Catford” South London established in 1879. This huge display is made from pine panel planks, all the detail is hand painted with signed makers mark at the base. This item would have been placed in a window display or on the wall of the interior of the store at some point to promote the sales of army uniforms.

Dimensions in inches: H 78” x W 46” x D 2”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: English

Condition: Aged

This item shows natural wear and aging with scuffed edging, especially at the base as shown. The painted surface is worn and also has some old, splattered marks. The paint is all original and faded in areas. An old object that has stood the test of time, so please expect old repairs to the (riffle tip) and old worm holes with missing detail.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

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For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198.1cm (77.99")
Width
116.8cm (45.98")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Dummy Board Figure to the 1910s.

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SA1089021
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squaddie
Description
Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

A unique early 20th Century English hand-crafted shop display dummy board.

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In the form of a 1st World War “Squaddie” in Uniform made by Stening Signs of Catford” South London established in 1879.
The House of Antiques

This huge display is made from pine panel planks, all the detail is hand painted with signed makers mark at the base. This item would have been placed in a window display or on the wall of the interior of the store at some point to promote the sales of army uniforms.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century painted wooden dummy board depicting a standing soldier in uniform holding a rifle on a green base.
fig 1. Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

Dimensions in inches: H 78” x W 46” x D 2”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: English

Condition: Aged

This item shows natural wear and aging with scuffed edging, especially at the base as shown. The painted surface is worn and also has some old, splattered marks. The paint is all original and faded in areas. An old object that has stood the test of time, so please expect old repairs to the (riffle tip) and old worm holes with missing detail.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century painted wooden dummy board depicting a standing soldier in uniform holding a rifle on a green base.
fig 2. Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century painted wooden dummy board depicting a standing soldier in uniform holding a rifle on a green base.
fig 3. Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Height
198.1cm (77.99")
Width
116.8cm (45.98")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Dummy Board Figure to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089021
Dealers Internal Ref
squaddie
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Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

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An early twentieth-century painted wooden dummy board depicting a standing soldier in uniform holding a rifle on a green base.
Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board
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Originating in the seventeenth century, dummy boardsalso known as silent companionsare flat wooden cutouts painted to portray figures, animals, or objects, historically utilized for home decoration, security, or commercial shop advertising.

Traditional dummy boards were constructed from solid timber panels or layered wood, painted with oil or tempera, and featured hand-bevelled outer edges to generate a trompe loeil illusion of depth.

Authentic period dummy boards exhibit age-appropriate paint wear, bevelled wooden margins, visible timber grain or natural surface age marks, and original rear support structures or stands.

A painted dummy board works as an architectural focal point when positioned in an empty corner, beside a fireplace hearth, or within a hallway alcove to introduce texture and historic detail.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid liquid detergents or abrasive solvents, and position the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, or high humidity to prevent paint flaking and timber distortion.
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