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19th Century Iron Coopers Sheep Dip Advertising Sign
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250

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19th Century Iron Coopers Sheep Dip Advertising Sign

19th century
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An interesting 19th century advertising sign in sheet iron with original paint finish. Cooper's Dipping Powder. In 1849, William Cooper became one of the first veterinary surgeons to qualify from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 1852, Cooper's Dip was invented and became the first chemical treatment for afflicted sheep. England. C.1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Iron Advertising Sign to the 19th Century.

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SA1224188
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0447
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

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An interesting 19th century advertising sign in sheet iron with original paint finish. Cooper's Dipping Powder.
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In 1849, William Cooper became one of the first veterinary surgeons to qualify from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Wakelin and Linfield

In 1852, Cooper's Dip was invented and became the first chemical treatment for afflicted sheep. England. C.1860

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Iron Advertising Sign to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224188
Dealers Internal Ref
0447
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

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Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century painted iron trade sign cut into the silhouette of a Merino ram, featuring lettering for Coopers Dipping Powder and A. Enoch Chemist Tewkesbury with visible surface rust.
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Archive I A 19th-century painted iron trade sign cut into the silhouette of a Merino ram, featuring lettering for Coopers Dipping Powder and A. Enoch Chemist Tewkesbury with visible surface rust.

19th Century Iron Coopers Sheep Dip Advertising Sign

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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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Tuesday to Saturdays
10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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A 19th-century painted iron trade sign cut into the silhouette of a Merino ram, featuring lettering for Coopers Dipping Powder and A. Enoch Chemist Tewkesbury with visible surface rust.
19th Century Iron Coopers Sheep Dip Advertising Sign
Ref: SA1224188
A 19th-century painted iron trade sign cut into the silhouette of a Merino ram, featuring lettering for Coopers Dipping Powder and A. Enoch Chemist Tewkesbury with visible surface rust.
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Pictorial trade signs emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries as visually recognizable commercial markers for businesses, designed to communicate services to a population with varying literacy levels. Often manufactured by local blacksmiths or ironmongers, these signs featured shaped metal silhouettes painted with bold graphic lettering and figurative designs.

Victorian advertising signs were typically fabricated from wrought or heavy-gauge sheet iron, timber, or enamelled steel. Lettering and pictorial motifs were hand-painted using durable oil- or lead-based paints designed to withstand exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Authentic period signs exhibit organic wear patterns, including localized rust spots, paint flaking, and oxidisation that cannot be replicated easily by modern distressing techniques. Inspecting the edge cuts for hand-forged or early machine-sheared characteristics and checking for hand-lettered brushwork rather than modern stencilling also confirms authenticity.

A large metal trade sign serves as a architectural focal point when mounted above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Pairing weathered metal signs against modern neutral walls or exposed brickwork creates a striking contrast between rustic texture and contemporary design.

To preserve weathered painted iron without causing damage, brush away loose debris with a soft-bristle brush and gently wipe with a dry microfiber cloth. Applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax stabilizes flaking paint, protects exposed metal from further oxidisation, and seals the surface without altering the patina.
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