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Antique Wrought Iron Wet Paint Sign
Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection

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Antique Wrought Iron Wet Paint Sign

1920 - 1940
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We just couldn't resist buying this!! Dating from the 1930's, this wrought iron sign was probably used in a hotel or public building. In a smart black painted finish with Art Deco style gold lettering, it harks back to a more glamorous age when utilitarian objects were made with care and attention to detail. This Art Deco sign is in good antique condition, stands well on a solid surface and is a fun object to place in a hallway and is sure to attract a lot of attention.c. 1930.

Ref: D1091

c. 1930

Height: 47.5" 120.5 cm

Width: 9.75" 25 cm

Depth: 9.25" 23.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Wrought Iron Wet Paint Sign to the 1930s.

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SA1213031
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D1091
Description
We just couldn't resist buying this!! Dating from the 1930's, this wrought iron sign was probably used in a hotel or public building.
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In a smart black painted finish with Art Deco style gold lettering, it harks back to a more glamorous age when utilitarian objects were made with care and attention to detail.
Hobson May Collection

This Art Deco sign is in good antique condition, stands well on a solid surface and is a fun object to place in a hallway and is sure to attract a lot of attention.c. 1930.

Ref: D1091

c. 1930

Height: 47.5" 120.5 cm

Width: 9.75" 25 cm

Depth: 9.25" 23.5 cm

Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Wrought Iron Wet Paint Sign to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213031
Dealers Internal Ref
D1091
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A tall black wrought iron standing sign featuring gold-coloured metal letters spelling WET PAINT framed within a rectangular top section above a scrolled metal base.
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Archive I A tall black wrought iron standing sign featuring gold-coloured metal letters spelling WET PAINT framed within a rectangular top section above a scrolled metal base.

Antique Wrought Iron Wet Paint Sign

Archive II A tall black wrought iron standing sign featuring gold-coloured metal letters spelling WET PAINT framed within a rectangular top section above a scrolled metal base. View II
Archive III A tall black wrought iron standing sign featuring gold-coloured metal letters spelling WET PAINT framed within a rectangular top section above a scrolled metal base. View III
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
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A tall black wrought iron standing sign featuring gold-coloured metal letters spelling WET PAINT framed within a rectangular top section above a scrolled metal base.
Antique Wrought Iron Wet Paint Sign
Ref: SA1213031
A tall black wrought iron standing sign featuring gold-coloured metal letters spelling WET PAINT framed within a rectangular top section above a scrolled metal base.
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FAQs

Free-standing wrought iron signs were commonly utilised in commercial, public, and institutional spaces during the 19th and early 20th centuries to display functional notices or business branding.

Traditional signs were forged using wrought iron stems and heavy scrolled bases, frequently incorporating riveted or hand-fitted brass lettering within a rectangular iron frame.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of hand-forged joinery, natural surface oxidisation around the joints, slight irregularities in cut lettering, and substantial structural weight.

An antique standing sign serves as an architectural accent when placed in a hallway corner, entry foyer, or alongside industrial shelving units in a study.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a light coating of microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from moisture and slow down further oxidisation.
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