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Sold By, Enamelled Double Sided Sign, C. 1910.
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Sold By, Enamelled Double Sided Sign, C. 1910.

1900 - 1920
Description

‘SOLD BY’, an enamelled metal double sided sign, c. 1910. Written in blue capital letters, on a white ground.

Length – 48.2 cm, 19”.

Width – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 1 cm, 3/8”.

Condition – Some wear to the enamel, and typical rusting to the metal – please see images for detail. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
48.2cm (18.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Enamel Advertising Sign to the Edwardian era.

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SA1170627
Description
‘SOLD BY’, an enamelled metal double sided sign, c. 1910. Written in blue capital letters, on a white ground.

Length – 48.2 cm, 19”.

Width – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 1 cm, 3/8”.

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Condition – Some wear to the enamel, and typical rusting to the metal – please see images for detail.
Philip Carrol Antiques

No restoration.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
48.2cm (18.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Enamel Advertising Sign to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170627
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing.
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Archive I A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing.

Sold By, Enamelled Double Sided Sign, C. 1910.

Archive II A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing. View II
Archive III A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing.
Archive V A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing. View V
Archive VI A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing. View VII
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A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing.
SOLD BY, Enamelled double sided sign, c. 1910.
Ref: SA1170627
A rectangular double-sided enamel sign featuring bold blue upper-case letters reading SOLD BY against a white background with minor edge distressing.
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Vitreous enamel signs became widespread in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to their durability and resistance to weather. Double-sided variations were typically mounted perpendicular to storefronts or fixtures to catch pedestrian traffic from both directions.

These signs were manufactured by fusing powdered glass to a heavy wrought iron or steel base plate at high temperatures. This process created a hard, glass-like coating that preserved bold lettering and prevented rust where intact.

Authentic early 20th-century enamel signs generally feature significant weight due to heavy gauge metal substrate, raised lettering felt under hand, and natural chips showing underlying dark oxidised metal rather than modern painted distress marks.

An enamel sign can be mounted on a narrow wall, positioned on a bookshelf ledge, or displayed above a console table to introduce an industrial, historical accent. Pairing the clean typography with natural timber or contemporary steel finishes creates visual balance.

Clean the enamel surface gently using a soft cloth, mild dish soap, and warm water, avoiding abrasive pads that could scratch the vitreous surface. Ensure exposed metal edges showing oxidisation are kept dry to prevent further rusting.
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