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Rare Waverley Pens Enamel Advertising Sign
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Rare Waverley Pens Enamel Advertising Sign

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 March 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Here we have a rare Waverley Pen 'THE BOONS & BLESSINGS' enamelled metal sign, c1910, showing steel nibs labelled 'THE PICKWICK', 'THE OWL' and 'THE WAVERLEY', with 'They come as a Boon and a Blessing to men. The Pickwick, the Owl and the Waverley Pen.' caption below, rusting as shown.

c1910

This and other enamel signs are all from an old pen shop in London which recently closed.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Vintage Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140271
Dealers Internal Reference
7992
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We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description
Here we have a rare Waverley Pen 'THE BOONS & BLESSINGS' enamelled metal sign, c1910, showing steel nibs labelled 'THE PICKWICK', 'THE OWL' and 'THE WAVERLEY', with 'They come as a Boon and a Blessing to men. The Pickwick, the Owl and the Waverley Pen.' caption below, rusting as shown.
fig 1. A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges.
fig 1. Rare Waverley Pens Enamel Advertising Sign

c1910

This and other enamel signs are all from an old pen shop in London which recently closed.

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Vintage Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1900s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140271
Dealers Internal Ref
7992
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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Archive I A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Waverley Pens Enamel Advertising Sign

Archive II A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges. View II
Archive III A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges. View III
Archive IV A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges. View IV
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges.
Rare Waverley Pens Enamel Advertising Sign
Ref: SA1140271
A rectangular vintage enamel advertising sign featuring brown text and pen graphics on a cream background with rusted edges.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialEnamel, Iron, Steel
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTypography, Stylised pen nibs, Ribbon banners
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 61 cm (24 in)

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Enamel advertising signs, also known as porcelain enamel signs, gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a durable medium for outdoor and indoor retail promotion, utilising powdered glass fused to metal at high temperatures.

These signs were manufactured using a heavy-gauge iron or steel base plate coated with vitreous enamel, often screen-printed or hand-stencilled with multiple coloured layers before being fired in a kiln for a hard, glossy finish.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine edge chipping, rusting around mounting holes, a heavy physical weight, and sometimes maker marks from known foundries, distinguishing them from modern reproductions which often lack natural surface ageing.

An enamel sign can be mounted directly onto a brick wall or neutral painted surface in a kitchen, hallway, or study to introduce industrial character, texture, and a focal point of historic graphic design.

Preservation involves gently wiping the surface with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical solvents or abrasive pads that could damage the original glossy vitreous enamel layer and exposed metal.
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