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Set of Two Huge 19th Century Department Store Shop Sings
Heavenly Antiques
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

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Set of Two Huge 19th Century Department Store Shop Sings

19th century
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A striking and substantial vintage wooden shop advertising sign, originally believed to have been removed from a large department store. Carved letters with original gilt finish, with its impressive scale and authentic commercial character, this piece makes a fantastic display item for collectors of advertising memorabilia, retail antiques, interior designers, or those seeking unique statement décor.

The sign displays attractive age-related wear and patina consistent with its use in a busy retail environment, adding to its authenticity and visual appeal. Ideal for commercial spaces, man caves, retail displays, restaurants, cafés, or industrial-style interiors.

Dimensions (approx.): of each sign

* Height: 45 cm

* Width: 345 cm

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine large-scale vintage retail advertising sign with excellent decorative and display potential.

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Shop Sign to the 19th Century.

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Description
A striking and substantial vintage wooden shop advertising sign, originally believed to have been removed from a large department store. Carved letters with original gilt finish, with its impressive scale and authentic commercial character, this piece makes a fantastic display item for collectors of advertising memorabilia, retail antiques, interior designers, or those seeking unique statement décor.
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The sign displays attractive age-related wear and patina consistent with its use in a busy retail environment, adding to its authenticity and visual appeal.
Heavenly Antiques

Ideal for commercial spaces, man caves, retail displays, restaurants, cafés, or industrial-style interiors.

Dimensions (approx.): of each sign

Height: 45 cm

Width: 345 cm

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine large-scale vintage retail advertising sign with excellent decorative and display potential.

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Shop Sign to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221327
Heavenly Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

Specialists in antique furntire and decorative antiques from 17th to the 19th century

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Archive I A long rectangular dark wooden sign with incised serif letters spelling DEPARTMENT gilded in gold leaf.

Set of Two Huge 19th Century Department Store Shop Sings

Archive II A long rectangular dark wooden sign with incised serif letters spelling DEPARTMENT gilded in gold leaf. View II
Archive III A long rectangular dark wooden sign with incised serif letters spelling DEPARTMENT gilded in gold leaf. View III
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Crowmarsh Hill
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8BG
United Kingdom
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A long rectangular dark wooden sign with incised serif letters spelling DEPARTMENT gilded in gold leaf.
Set of Two Huge 19th Century Department Store Shop Sings
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A long rectangular dark wooden sign with incised serif letters spelling DEPARTMENT gilded in gold leaf.
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FAQs

During the nineteenth century, commercial signage was mounted on building exteriors and internal fascia boards to indicate specific store sections, goods, or retail departments to shoppers.

Victorian trade signs were predominantly constructed from durable hardwoods, featuring hand-carved or incised lettering finished with gold leaf, paint, or varnish for visibility.

Authentic period signs exhibit natural timber age, hand-carved letter profiles, genuine gilding wear, and historic mounting marks on the reverse.

Large architectural signs function as graphic focal points when hung above sideboards, positioned along hallways, or displayed within commercial and industrial-inspired spaces.

Clean gently using a soft dry brush to remove dust, avoiding water or chemical solvents that could strip fragile gold leaf or flaking historic paint.
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