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English North Eastern 1950'S Large Enamel Railway Sign
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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English North Eastern 1950'S Large Enamel Railway Sign

1940 - 1960
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English North Eastern 1950’s Large Enamel Railway Sign

This is a fabulous, large scale English 1950’s British Rail platform sign in a more unusual orange background colour with white Gentlemen lettering edged in black. An uncommon enamel railway sign that is in very good condition. From the North eastern railway line.

Dimensions

Height: 46cm (18.25")

Width: 82cm (32.54")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Enamel Railway Station Sign to the 1950s.

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SA1228528
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English North Eastern 1950’s Large Enamel Railway Sign
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This is a fabulous, large scale English 1950’s British Rail platform sign in a more unusual orange background colour with white Gentlemen lettering edged in black.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

An uncommon enamel railway sign that is in very good condition. From the North eastern railway line.

Dimensions

Height: 46cm (18.25")

Width: 82cm (32.54")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Enamel Railway Station Sign to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228528
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines.
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Archive I A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines.

English North Eastern 1950'S Large Enamel Railway Sign

Archive II A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines. View II
Archive III A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines. View III
Archive IV A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines. View IV
Archive V A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines. View V
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 10,612
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines.
English North Eastern 1950's Large Enamel Railway Sign
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A rectangular red vitreous enamel railway sign featuring the word GENTLEMEN in bold white capital letters with black outlines.
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Vitreous enamel signs were widely deployed across British railways from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century to provide clear, durable directional instructions for station passengers.

These signs were constructed by fusing powdered glass to a heavy gauge sheet iron or steel base plate at high temperatures, creating a weather-resistant porcelain glaze.

Authentic signs feature distinct weight, brass or metal eyelets around mounting holes, layered enamel lettering felt by hand, and natural edge chipping displaying base metal oxidisation.

Mount the sign in a hallway, cloakroom, or home office to create an industrial focal point alongside natural timber or metal accents.

Clean the surface gently using warm water with a mild pH-neutral soap and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could scratch the glass surface or worsen existing chips.
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