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Rare and Humorous Antique Reverse Glass Painted Sign 'Snob'
Hough & Son
for sale €410     $445
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Rare and Humorous Antique Reverse Glass Painted Sign 'Snob'

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hough & Son
Description

A rare and humorous antique, reverse glass hand-painted sign 'SNOB'. Black and gold colourway. Dated to circa 1900.

Measures approx. 36.5cm x 11cms. The glass panel has ground edges and is free from chips or other damage.

A scarce piece in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Reverse Glass Painted Sign to the 1900s.

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SA1179924
Description
A rare and humorous antique, reverse glass hand-painted sign 'SNOB'. Black and gold colourway. Dated to circa 1900.

Measures approx. 36.5cm x 11cms. The glass panel has ground edges and is free from chips or other damage.

A scarce piece in excellent condition.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Reverse Glass Painted Sign to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179924
Hough & Son
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Passionate about unusual antiques, mid-century modern and quirky collectables

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A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint.
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Archive I A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint.

Rare and Humorous Antique Reverse Glass Painted Sign 'Snob'

Archive II A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint. View II
Archive III A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint. View III
Archive IV A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint. View IV
Archive V A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint. View V
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Hough & Son
Telephone 07800 952281
Location
Haslemere
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/houghson
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Hough & Son
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A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint.
Rare and Humorous Antique Reverse Glass Painted Sign 'SNOB'
Ref: SA1179924
A rectangular clear glass plaque displaying the word SNOB in gold leaf lettering outlined in black paint.
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FAQs

Reverse glass painting, also known as verre eglomise when incorporating metal leaf, is a decorative technique where pigment and gold leaf are applied directly to the reverse side of a glass sheet, making the image visible from the front.

Traditional glass signs utilize clear float or plate glass, gold leaf gilding, and oil-based black enamel backing paint to outline and seal the lettering.

Authentic pieces display subtle signs of age, including natural oxidisation of the metallic leaf, minute paint flaking on the reverse layer, and hand-lettered precision rather than modern digital printing.

These glass signs can be rested against books on a shelf, placed within a gallery wall arrangement, or displayed on a mantlepiece to add historical character to a room.

Dust the front glass surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid liquid cleaners or moisture near the edges to prevent water from reaching the reverse painted layer.
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