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Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox
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Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox

1900 - 1920
Description

Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox.  The sign is a great survivor from the early 1900s.  Made by leading shopfitters and sign makers 'E. Pollard and Co Ltd' Farringdon, London.

Johnson and Co were early gramophone makers.

There is a small crack to the glass on one side, but the whole sign is structurally sound and ready to hang.

Can be wired and pat tested at cost if required.

Approx dimensions 92cm high (excluding hanging hooks), 79cm wide, 25cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Antique Milk Glass Lightbox to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228908
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Large store/

Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox.  The sign is a great survivor from the early 1900s.  Made by leading shopfitters and sign makers 'E. Pollard and Co Ltd' Farringdon, London.

Johnson and Co were early gramophone makers.

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There is a small crack to the glass on one side, but the whole sign is structurally sound and ready to hang.
Mark Davis Antiques

Can be wired and pat tested at cost if required.

Approx dimensions 92cm high (excluding hanging hooks), 79cm wide, 25cm deep.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Antique Milk Glass Lightbox to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228908
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. SOLD17 SEP 26
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Archive I A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. SOLD17 SEP 26

Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox

Archive II A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. View II
Archive III A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. View III
Archive IV A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. View IV
Archive V A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. View V
Archive VI A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. View VI
Archive VII A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame. View VII
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 92
Items Sold 51
Mark Davis Antiques
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A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame.
Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox
Ref: SA1228908
A double-sided black glass advertising lightbox with bold white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd inside a metal frame.
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  • ObjectAdvertising Signage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialMilk Glass, Metal, Glass
  • ColourBlack, White
  • MotifsReverse painted glass, Gilded lettering, Double-sided display, Metal casing
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This early 20th-century advertising sign takes the form of a double-sided lightbox framed in heavy metal casing with a curved top molding and maker lettering stamped at the base. The reverse-painted glass panel displays bold white lettering edged in gold against a black background, spelling out "The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd" within a decorated border. Signs of age include surface wear and scuffs to the dark paint finish and the metal surround. Practical dimensions measure 92 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this industrial piece functions as statement interior signage in a living room, hallway, or home office. The robust metal frame and suspension design allow for versatile placement or hanging. Wiring compatibility supports modern electrical conversion for ambient illumination in contemporary domestic spaces.

FAQs

An antique milk glass advertising lightbox is an illuminated commercial sign featuring reverse-painted or stencilled lettering on translucent glass panels, housed within a protective metal casing designed to display business branding day and night.

Early commercial lightboxes were typically constructed using folded sheet iron, steel, or zinc frames, internal light sockets, and thick milk glass or opal glass panels decorated with enamelled or gilded lettering.

Authentic period lightboxes display makers marks or manufacturer stamps near the outer metal frame, natural surface oxidisation on the casing, and traditional reverse-painted or transfer lettering on hand-cut glass panels.

Positioned on a sideboard, desk, or open shelving in an industrial or eclectic space, an illuminated glass sign functions as a strong graphic statement piece while providing warm ambient background light.

Clean glass panels carefully using a dry microfiber cloth without chemical solvents that might damage painted lettering, wax the metal frame to prevent further corrosion, and ensure internal wiring is re-fitted and safety tested by a qualified electrician.
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