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Anti Chestnut Theft Sign
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Anti Chestnut Theft Sign

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 March 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Description

An old sign fashioned from an older door with sheet metal to ward off Chestnut thief's.

"NOTICE. PERSONS FOUND STEALING CHESTNUTS OR TRESPASSING ON THESE LANDS WILL BE PROSECUTED ACCORDING TO LAW"

Condition. Crusty, rusty, flaky

Antique painted door with later metal applied sign.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Vintage Metal Sign to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124424
Dealers Internal Reference
1410
Description
An old sign fashioned from an older door with sheet metal to ward off Chestnut thief's.

"NOTICE. PERSONS FOUND STEALING CHESTNUTS OR TRESPASSING ON THESE LANDS WILL BE PROSECUTED ACCORDING TO LAW"

Condition. Crusty, rusty, flaky

Antique painted door with later metal applied sign.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Vintage Metal Sign to the 1900s.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124424
Dealers Internal Ref
1410
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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

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An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Anti Chestnut Theft Sign

Archive II An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View II
Archive III An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View III
Archive IV An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View IV
Archive V An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View V
Archive VI An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View VI
Archive VII An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View VII
Archive VIII An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation. View VIII
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Location: Carlinghow mills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation.
Anti Chestnut Theft Sign
Ref: SA1124424
An old rectangular metal sign featuring weathered grey paint and bold red stencilled warning text, showing significant rust and oxidisation.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art & Signage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialMetal, Iron, Wood
  • ColourGrey, Red, Rust
  • MotifsStencilled lettering, Rusted edges, Weathered paint, Industrial brackets
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Vintage warning and notice signs were traditionally produced for factories, private estates, and public spaces to enforce rules, warn of hazards, or protect property.

Early signs were commonly manufactured from sheet metal, cast iron, or wood, featuring hand-painted lettering, stencilling, or early lithography techniques.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine oxidisation, natural wear consistent with age, hand-mixed paint pigments, and traditional fixings such as slotted screws or rusted iron brackets.

These pieces function as striking focal points when mounted directly onto neutral walls, adding texture, history, and a curated industrial edge to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves gently dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive pads that could remove the original patination and flaking paint.
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