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Original Public Telephone Enamel Sign
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Original Public Telephone Enamel Sign

1900 - 1920
Description

Original public telephone enamel sign with white lettering on a blue background.

Nice condition for its age with some enamel loss to the edges, ready to hang & enjoy.

W: 18"

H: 12"

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Public Telephone Enamel Sign to the 1920s.

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SA1212178
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Description
Original public telephone enamel sign with white lettering on a blue background.

Nice condition for its age with some enamel loss to the edges, ready to hang & enjoy.

W: 18"

H: 12"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Public Telephone Enamel Sign to the 1920s.

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SA1212178
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel sign featuring the words PUBLIC TELEPHONE in bold white block capitals with a white border.
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Archive I A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel sign featuring the words PUBLIC TELEPHONE in bold white block capitals with a white border.

Original Public Telephone Enamel Sign

Archive II A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel sign featuring the words PUBLIC TELEPHONE in bold white block capitals with a white border. View II
Archive III A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel sign featuring the words PUBLIC TELEPHONE in bold white block capitals with a white border. View III
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 154
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel sign featuring the words PUBLIC TELEPHONE in bold white block capitals with a white border.
Original Public Telephone Enamel Sign
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A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel sign featuring the words PUBLIC TELEPHONE in bold white block capitals with a white border.
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FAQs

Public telephone signs were installed across municipal locations during the early to mid-20th century to direct the public to communication facilities. These signs utilized enamel for high visibility and weather durability.

These signs were manufactured by fusing melted glass powder onto a heavy iron or steel base at temperatures exceeding 800 degrees Celsius, resulting in a glossy, corrosion-resistant surface.

Authentic period signs exhibit heavy visual mass, slight layering around stencil lettering, original mounting holes, and natural edge oxidation or chipping where the underlying metal is exposed.

Graphic enamel signage functions as striking wall art when mounted in narrow wall spaces, corridors, or above consoles, providing contrast against modern neutral backdrops.

Clean the surface gently using a soft cloth and mild soap diluted in warm water, taking care not to scrub exposed rusted metal edges or alter original mounting hardware.
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