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Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox Circa.1920s
Mark Davis Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox Circa.1920s

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.

Approx dimensions 92cm high (excluding hanging hooks), 79cm wide, 25cm deep. There is wiring to the interior, but this will sign will need to be rewired before use.

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

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Vintage Advertising Lightbox Sign to the 1920s.

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SA1231909
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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

Approx dimensions 92cm high (excluding hanging hooks), 79cm wide, 25cm deep. There is wiring to the interior, but this will sign will need to be rewired before use.

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

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Vintage Advertising Lightbox Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231909
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background.
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Archive I A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background.

Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox Circa.1920s

Archive II A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background. View II
Archive III A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background. View III
Archive IV A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background. View IV
Archive V A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background. View V
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2008
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A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background.
Double Sided Milk Glass Advertising Lightbox Circa.1920s
Ref: SA1231909
A double-sided 1920s metal and milk glass advertising lightbox sign featuring white lettering for The Johnson Talking Machine Co Ltd on a black background.
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During the 1920s, commercial establishments increasingly adopted illuminated lightboxes to promote their trade both day and night. These signs often featured reverse-painted glass panels housed within durable metal casings, serving as prominent exterior or interior branding for specialist retailers.

Authentic period lightboxes were typically constructed using milk glass or translucent painted glass panels mounted within cast iron, steel, or zinc frames. Internal lighting was provided by standard incandescent fittings designed to project light evenly through the glass.

Original pieces display natural patination and surface wear on the metal casing, alongside period-appropriate typography and manufacturer stamps from known sign makers. The glass panels often exhibit hand-painted or gold-leaf details with minor age-related wear around the frame edges.

An antique lightbox functions effectively as a focal decorative element on a narrow wall, above a sideboard, or displayed within an industrial shelf arrangement. It introduces strong graphic typography and historical character to modern residential or commercial interiors.

Glass panels should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry cloth or mild glass cleaner, avoiding abrasive chemicals that could damage reverse-painted lettering. Metal housing requires light dusting, and internal electrical components should be rewired by a qualified electrician to comply with modern safety standards.
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