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Huge 19th Century Pawn Brokers Trade Sign
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Huge 19th Century Pawn Brokers Trade Sign

19th century
Description

A well weathered, battered, bruised and rather beautiful 19th century hanging pawn broker trade sign.

The wrought iron blacksmith made bracket with various losses to the decoration and retaining some of its original flaky painted finish.

The original balls with exposed copper and lacking the original gilt finish.

Overall in solid condition with apparent wear and tear.

It would likely have originally hung from a fixed bracket. It would now look fantastic hanging from a high ceiling.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Pawnbroker Trade Sign to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228021
Dealers Internal Reference
1657
Description
A well weathered, battered, bruised and rather beautiful 19th century hanging pawn broker trade sign.
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The wrought iron blacksmith made bracket with various losses to the decoration and retaining some of its original flaky painted finish.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century wrought iron framework featuring scrollwork and supporting three suspended copper spheres.
fig 1. Huge 19th Century Pawn Brokers Trade Sign

The original balls with exposed copper and lacking the original gilt finish.

Overall in solid condition with apparent wear and tear.

It would likely have originally hung from a fixed bracket. It would now look fantastic hanging from a high ceiling.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Pawnbroker Trade Sign to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228021
Dealers Internal Ref
1657
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 702
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century wrought iron framework featuring scrollwork and supporting three suspended copper spheres.
Huge 19th Century Pawn Brokers Trade Sign
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A 19th-century wrought iron framework featuring scrollwork and supporting three suspended copper spheres.
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The three spheres traditionally associated with pawnbrokers stem from the coat of arms of the Medici family, prominent Italian bankers, and subsequently became the universal commercial symbol for money lending across Europe.

Nineteenth-century trade signs were predominantly fabricated using wrought iron for structural support and scrolling, combined with spun copper, brass, or carved wood for decorative elements like spheres.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged joinery, hand-cut rivets, natural surface oxidisation or verdigris on metal components, and structural wear consistent with long-term exposure to weather.

Large architectural trade signs function as graphic wall sculptures when mounted above sideboards, featured on double-height walls, or suspended in entryways.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply microcrystalline wax to wrought iron sections to prevent active corrosion, whilst leaving natural copper patina undisturbed.
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