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A Large Edwardian Decorators Sign Circa 1910
Macintosh Antiques
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Macintosh Antiques

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A Large Edwardian Decorators Sign Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

A large Edwardian Decorators Sign circa 1910 for A E Probert Builders and Decorators hand painted and gilded in an oak frame .

Size : 78 inches wide 38 inches high

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Trade Sign to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206309
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4416
Description
A large Edwardian Decorators Sign circa 1910 for A E Probert Builders and Decorators hand painted and gilded in an oak frame .

Size : 78 inches wide 38 inches high

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Trade Sign to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206309
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4416
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Macintosh Antiques Profile Page

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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator.
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Archive I A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator.

A Large Edwardian Decorators Sign Circa 1910

Archive II A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator. View II
Archive III A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator. View V
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 127
Items Sold 4,520
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Verified Since Feb 2011
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
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A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator.
A large Edwardian Decorators Sign circa 1910
Ref: SA1206309
A large rectangular dark oak panel sign featuring hand-painted gold lettering reading A.E. PROBERT Builder & Decorator.
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Edwardian trade signage typically features skilled hand-painted lettering, traditional serif typography, and decorative flourishes on solid hardwood backing. Gilded accents and dark-stained oak or pine backgrounds were frequently utilised to reflect commercial prestige.

Signs from this period were constructed using durable hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, coated with oil-based paint and finished with gold leaf gilding. Outer frames and metal mounting brackets were often integrated to protect the wood from atmospheric weathering.

Authentic period signs exhibit natural wood contraction, micro-crazing in the paint finish, and slight oxidisation of original gilding. Brush strokes from traditional sign-writing techniques and genuine surface wear around the mounting edges further indicate period authenticity.

A large commercial sign serves as architectural wall art, offering visual grounding when mounted above a sideboard, fireplace, or within an entryway. The bold typography contrasts effectively with contemporary minimalist or industrial interior schemes.

Keep the wood in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping. Lightly dust the surface with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding wet cleaning solutions or abrasive polishes that could lift original paint or gilding.
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