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Nineteenth Century Reverse Painted Sign
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Nineteenth Century Reverse Painted Sign

19th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · Ropeworks Antiques
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Description

A fabulous Nineteenth century reverse painted sign now housed in a contemporaneous Maple frame.

Super condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Reverse Painted Sign to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131329
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A fabulous Nineteenth century reverse painted sign now housed in a contemporaneous Maple frame.

Super condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Reverse Painted Sign to the 19th Century.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131329
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Archive I A rectangular nineteenth-century reverse painted glass sign featuring gilded lettering in a wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nineteenth Century Reverse Painted Sign

Archive II A rectangular nineteenth-century reverse painted glass sign featuring gilded lettering in a wooden frame. View II
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 280
Items Sold 1,703
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
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A rectangular nineteenth-century reverse painted glass sign featuring gilded lettering in a wooden frame.
Nineteenth century reverse painted sign
Ref: SA1131329
A rectangular nineteenth-century reverse painted glass sign featuring gilded lettering in a wooden frame.
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  • ObjectSignage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Gold Leaf, Paint, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilded lettering, Shadow typography, Scrollwork borders
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Reverse painted glass signs, often known as verre eglomise or back-painted glass, are created by applying paint and gold leaf to the rear side of a glass panel so that the image is viewed correctly through the front, protecting the medium from damage and oxidation.

Authentic period signs typically utilise hand-blown or sheet glass, genuine gold leaf, oil-based paints, and hardwood frames such as oak, mahogany, or pine, often assembled with traditional joinery.

Authentication involves examining the ageing of the glass for imperfections and bubbles, inspecting the craquelure and oxidation of the paint and gold leaf on the reverse, and checking the construction methods of the wooden frame.

These pieces function well as focal wall art in studies, kitchens, or living spaces, contrasting effectively against minimalist backgrounds to highlight their historical craftsmanship and typography.

Preservation requires hanging the item out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the glass surface, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect both the wooden frame and the fragile reverse paint.
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