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Fabulous Large 19th Century Antique Trade Sign – All Original
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Fabulous Large 19th Century Antique Trade Sign – All Original

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Fabulous Large 19th century Antique Trade Sign – All Original

A wonderful, original painted pine and sign lettered large scale English 19th century antique shop sign for a Confectioners and Tobacconist. Recently removed from a shop front in the town of Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. In superb condition on one piece of antique pine with the original dark green painted back ground and hand painted lettering. A fabulous piece of English social history from a time when tobacco was advertised!

Dimensions

Height: 20cm (7.94")

Width: 328cm (130.16")

Depth: 5cm (1.98")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Trade Sign to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
328cm (129.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125828
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Fabulous Large 19th century Antique Trade Sign – All Original
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A wonderful, original painted pine and sign lettered large scale English 19th century antique shop sign for a Confectioners and Tobacconist.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Recently removed from a shop front in the town of Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. In superb condition on one piece of antique pine with the original dark green painted back ground and hand painted lettering. A fabulous piece of English social history from a time when tobacco was advertised!

Dimensions

Height: 20cm (7.94")

Width: 328cm (130.16")

Depth: 5cm (1.98")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Trade Sign to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
328cm (129.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125828
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A long, dark rectangular wooden trade sign with gold hand-painted lettering reading confectioner and tobacconist. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Large 19th Century Antique Trade Sign – All Original

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Archive III A long, dark rectangular wooden trade sign with gold hand-painted lettering reading confectioner and tobacconist. View III
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,770
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A long, dark rectangular wooden trade sign with gold hand-painted lettering reading confectioner and tobacconist.
Fabulous Large 19th century Antique Trade Sign – All Original
Ref: SA1125828
A long, dark rectangular wooden trade sign with gold hand-painted lettering reading confectioner and tobacconist.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialWood, Paint, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted serif lettering, Distressed painted finish, Rectangular timber board
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 328 cm (129 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Antique trade signs were utilised by merchants and craftsmen from the 17th to the early 20th centuries to advertise their wares and services to a largely illiterate populace, evolving into sophisticated commercial branding before mass-produced signage took over.

Traditional signs were typically constructed from solid timber panels, such as pine or cedar, featuring hand-painted lettering using oil-based paints, often embellished with gold leaf or smalt to withstand outdoor elements.

Authentic pieces generally display genuine craquelure, natural weathering, oxidisation around fixings, hand-painted brush marks, and old layers of accumulated patina rather than modern artificial distressing.

These large-scale items make striking focal points when mounted on a feature wall in living areas, kitchens, or hallways, contrasting against neutral backdrops to add industrial character and historical narrative.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations to prevent paint flaking, cleaning only with a dry, soft microfiber cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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