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A Rare National Cyclists Union / Cyclists Touring Club Cast Iron Warning Sign (Pre 1893)
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A Rare National Cyclists Union / Cyclists Touring Club Cast Iron Warning Sign (Pre 1893)

19th century
Sold by Culvertons
Sold 14 November 2025 · Culvertons
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This late 19th Century cast iron sign warns cyclists of a dangerous hill ahead. Its a rare survivor and in good condition. This sign was cast between 1883 and 1893. We know this because the original cost of manufacture and display of these warning signs was born jointly by the National Cyclists Union and the Cyclists Touring Club, but in 1894 the CTC took on full responsibility and the NCU's name no longer appeared. I chose to repaint this sign in its original colours of white lettering on a red background so it once again had the impact that the original designers were looking for. For a very interesting article about early signage for cyclists, by a CTC Winged Wheels member, please click on this link - https://www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/ctc_wing_whls.htm . I have included an image of the sign prior to it being repainted, and you can just see remnants of the original red base colour. A coat of red oxide was painted on to the sign's surface before applying the top coats. A very scarce and decorative sign.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Cast Iron Warning Sign to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160726
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This late 19th Century cast iron sign warns cyclists of a dangerous hill ahead. Its a rare survivor and in good condition. This sign was cast between 1883 and 1893. We know this because the original cost of manufacture and display of these warning signs was born jointly by the National Cyclists Union and the Cyclists Touring Club, but in 1894 the CTC took on full responsibility and the NCU's name no longer appeared.
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I chose to repaint this sign in its original colours of white lettering on a red background so it once again had the impact that the original designers were looking for.
Culvertons

For a very interesting article about early signage for cyclists, by a CTC Winged Wheels member, please click on this link - https://www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/ctc_wing_whls.htm . I have included an image of the sign prior to it being repainted, and you can just see remnants of the original red base colour. A coat of red oxide was painted on to the sign's surface before applying the top coats. A very scarce and decorative sign.

Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Cast Iron Warning Sign to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160726
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A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare National Cyclists Union / Cyclists Touring Club Cast Iron Warning Sign (Pre 1893)

Archive II A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. View II
Archive III A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. View III
Archive IV A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. View IV
Archive V A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. View V
Archive VI A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. View VI
Archive VII A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club. View VII
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A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club.
A rare National Cyclists Union / Cyclists Touring Club cast iron warning sign (pre 1893)
Ref: SA1160726
A square red cast iron warning sign with raised white lettering that reads to cyclists this hill is dangerous, featuring text for the National Cyclists Union and Cyclists Touring Club.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSignage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsRaised lettering, Textured casting, Border trim
  • SizeH 53.5 cm (21 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

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Established in the late 19th century, organisations such as the Cyclists Touring Club erected cast iron warning plaques on steep hills across Britain to alert riders of impending danger before municipal road signage was standardised.

These historical markers were typically produced using heavy sand-cast iron with raised lettering, finished with durable painted coatings designed to withstand weathering on rural roads.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy patination, pitting in the cast metal, hand-painted lettering irregularities, and correct period typography matching pre-1893 organisational titles, whereas reproductions often feel too uniform and lack genuine age-related wear.

Such industrial artefacts make striking wall art when mounted securely on brick or panelled walls, providing a focal point that bridges historical interest with eclectic design schemes.

Preservation involves gently dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical solvents or abrasive pads that could damage the original or historic surface coatings.
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