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Oak Decorated Locksmith Sign

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 September 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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From a shop in chester a vintage oak decorated sign . The shop was opened around 1920 and this interior sign was apparently part of its original decoration.

It measures 54cms long and 14cms wide .

In super condition and offered as always at a realistic price.

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Locksmith Sign to the 1920s.

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From a shop in chester a vintage oak decorated sign .
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The shop was opened around 1920 and this interior sign was apparently part of its original decoration.
Mike Melody Antiques

It measures 54cms long and 14cms wide .

In super condition and offered as always at a realistic price.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Locksmith Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118679
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH. SOLD22 SEP 26
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Archive I A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH. SOLD22 SEP 26

Oak Decorated Locksmith Sign

Archive II A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH. View V
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 750
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH.
OAK DECORATED LOCKSMITH SIGN
Ref: SA1118679
A rectangular dark oak board featuring raised gold lettering spelling the word LOCKSMITH.
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  • ObjectTrade Signs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Gold Leaf, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsRaised lettering, Gilded lettering, Bevelled edges, Mounting points

This trade sign is a vintage oak interior piece originating from a shop in Chester opened around 1920. The rectangular dark brown board carries raised gold lettering spelling out the word locksmith, finished with bevelled edges and metal mounting points at the upper corners. Two small hooks are also attached along the lower edge of the board. The visible timber shows a deep brown hue, contrasting with the gilded surface of the individual letters. Measuring 54 cm long and 14 cm wide, the board is suited for placement on a narrow wall space in a home study, hallway, or industrial loft setting. The mounting holes and lower hooks permit straightforward hanging on a wall surface.

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Commercial trade signs originated as essential visual markers for businesses prior to widespread literacy. Tradesmen employed painted or carved timber boards featuring distinct lettering and iconography to identify their services to the public.

Traditional shop signs were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or mahogany to withstand wear. Lettering was frequently hand-carved or applied in relief, then finished with oil-based paint or genuine gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period signs display natural age-related shrinkage in the timber timber grain, uneven wear around original mounting holes, and authentic oxidisation or micro-cracking across gilded and painted surfaces.

Trade signs function as graphic focal points when mounted in entryway corridors, above sideboards, or integrated into framed gallery walls to introduce historic character into contemporary interiors.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or light horsehair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as these can strip original paint layers and delicate gold leaf finishes.
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