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Reclaimed, Vintage Hand-painted Wooden Washroom Sign
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for sale €146     $159
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Reclaimed, Vintage Hand-painted Wooden Washroom Sign

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hough & Son
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Reclaimed, vintage hand-painted wooden ‘washroom’ sign, originally in a bar. Measures approx. 61cm x 10cm. Numbered verso: 6142. Good, vintage condition with a few scratches and scuffs commensurate with a piece of this age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Vintage Wooden Washroom Sign to the 1920s.

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SA1212539
Description
Reclaimed, vintage hand-painted wooden ‘washroom’ sign, originally in a bar. Measures approx. 61cm x 10cm. Numbered verso: 6142. Good, vintage condition with a few scratches and scuffs commensurate with a piece of this age.
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Vintage Wooden Washroom Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212539
Hough & Son
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Passionate about unusual antiques, mid-century modern and quirky collectables

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A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline.
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Archive I A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline.

Reclaimed, Vintage Hand-painted Wooden Washroom Sign

Archive II A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline. View II
Archive III A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline. View III
Archive IV A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline. View IV
Archive V A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline. View V
Archive VI A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline. View VI
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Hough & Son
Telephone 07800 952281
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Haslemere
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/houghson
Verified Since May 2025
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Hough & Son
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A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline.
Reclaimed, vintage hand-painted wooden washroom sign
Ref: SA1212539
A long rectangular black wooden sign with off-white hand-painted lettering that reads WASHROOM within a thin white border outline.
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  • ObjectWall Sign
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVintage Commercial
  • MaterialWood, Paint
  • ColourBlack, Off-White
  • MotifsHand-painted lettering, Bevelled timber frame, Linear border outline
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 61 cm (24 in)

This reclaimed vintage commercial wall sign originates from 1920, coming originally from a bar. It takes the form of a long rectangular wooden plaque finished in black paint with off-white hand-painted lettering reading WASHROOM, complemented by a thin white linear border outline and a bevelled timber frame. Visible signs of age include a few scratches and scuffs across the surface, along with the inventory number 6142 marked on the verso. The piece measures 10 cm high by 61 cm wide. Today, this rustic farmhouse object suits placement in a home on any narrow wall space, hallway, or above a guest cloakroom door. It integrates seamlessly into traditional or eclectic interiors needing an authentic functional accent.

FAQs

Hand-painted commercial signage emerged as a standard method for identifying rooms, shops, and public facilities during the 19th and early 20th centuries before mass-produced plastic signage became widespread.

Traditional signs were typically crafted from solid timber boards, primed, and then finished with durable oil-based paints or enamels applied using specialised signwriting brushes.

Authentic pieces exhibit subtle brush strokes, natural paint crazing, and slight variations in typography geometry, contrasting with uniform digital or screen-printed modern reproductions.

Position the plaque directly above a bathroom doorway, mount it on a narrow wall space, or integrate it into a gallery wall to introduce textural character to utility areas.

Dust gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding water, solvents, or abrasive cleaners that could strip or alter the historic paint layer.
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