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ANTIQUE #SA1160726

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

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Culvertons

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 ver...
Antique SA1160726 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Culvertons
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 0777 542 6867 or
01306 770212
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD