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French Coiffeur Sign. Round Zinc Ball Hairdresser Trade Shop Sign 19thc.
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French Coiffeur Sign. Round Zinc Ball Hairdresser Trade Shop Sign 19thc.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This fabulous antique coiffeur sign which is made of zinc originates from France, dates from the 19th century and is hand painted with the word Coiffeur.

This rare spherical shop trade sign would have originally hung outside a French hairdressers, has a brown and gold background, hand painted black wording and has lots of natural aged wear and patina giving it a highly decorative look.

This sign has fitted hooks at the top and bottom so can be hung outdoors or indoors. Perfect for a hairdressers or just a nice decorative piece for your home.

Material: Zinc. Metal.

Date: 19th century.

Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm (12"). Height (including top and bottom hooks): 41 cm (16").

Weight: 1614 g.

Condition: Good decorative antique condition with age related wear, chips, dried paint and scratches leaving a wonderful decorative look. Some dents and verdigris. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the sign is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this French Coiffeur Trade Sign to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09698564
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-forged iron hanging hooks secured by pooled solder: typical period metalwork.
Hand-painted block lettering showing natural pigment erosion: exterior weathering.
Formed sheet-zinc sphere with seamed joints: standard late Victorian trade construction.
Deep surface oxidisation and light verdigris: decades of natural exposure to the elements.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242652
Dealers Internal Reference
FCHS3673
Dealers Notes

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Description
This fabulous antique coiffeur sign which is made of zinc originates from France, dates from the 19th century and is hand painted with the word Coiffeur.

This rare spherical shop trade sign would have originally hung outside a French hairdressers, has a brown and gold background, hand painted black wording and has lots of natural aged wear and patina giving it a highly decorative look.

fig 1. A 19th-century spherical zinc French coiffeur trade sign featuring hand-painted lettering and iron hanging hooks.
fig 1. French Coiffeur Sign. Round Zinc Ball Hairdresser Trade Shop Sign 19thc.

This sign has fitted hooks at the top and bottom so can be hung outdoors or indoors. Perfect for a hairdressers or just a nice decorative piece for your home.

Material: Zinc. Metal.

Date: 19th century.

Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm (12"). Height (including top and bottom hooks): 41 cm (16").

fig 2. A 19th-century spherical zinc French coiffeur trade sign featuring hand-painted lettering and iron hanging hooks.
fig 2. French Coiffeur Sign. Round Zinc Ball Hairdresser Trade Shop Sign 19thc.

Weight: 1614 g.

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Condition: Good decorative antique condition with age related wear, chips, dried paint and scratches leaving a wonderful decorative look.
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Some dents and verdigris. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the sign is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this French Coiffeur Trade Sign to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09698564
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-forged iron hanging hooks secured by pooled solder: typical period metalwork.
Hand-painted block lettering showing natural pigment erosion: exterior weathering.
Formed sheet-zinc sphere with seamed joints: standard late Victorian trade construction.
Deep surface oxidisation and light verdigris: decades of natural exposure to the elements.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242652
Dealers Internal Ref
FCHS3673
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Archive I A 19th-century spherical zinc French coiffeur trade sign featuring hand-painted lettering and iron hanging hooks.

French Coiffeur Sign. Round Zinc Ball Hairdresser Trade Shop Sign 19thc.

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A 19th-century spherical zinc French coiffeur trade sign featuring hand-painted lettering and iron hanging hooks.
French Coiffeur Sign. Round Zinc Ball Hairdresser Trade Shop Sign 19thC.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCommercial Signage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialZinc, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsSpherical form, Hand-painted lettering, Wrought iron hook

Originating from 19th-century France, this commercial trade sign takes a spherical form designed for a hairdresser. Constructed from zinc with wrought iron hanging hooks at the top and bottom, it displays a weathered grey, brown and gold background alongside hand-painted black lettering spelling out the word Coiffeur. The piece shows numerous signs of age and wear, including natural aged patina, chips, dried paint, scratches, dents and verdigris. Measuring 30 cm in diameter and 41 cm in height including the hooks, the item provides an industrial loft style suitable for French Provincial interiors. It functions effectively as a decorative accent placed in an empty corner of a home or within a commercial hairdressing business.

FAQs

Commercial trade signs emerged in France as visual symbols suspended outside shops to indicate trades to an illiterate public. By the nineteenth century, these three-dimensional signs were crafted from sheet metals like zinc and painted with clear lettering or iconic shapes representative of specific professions.

Nineteenth-century commercial signage was predominantly constructed using durable materials suited for outdoor exposure, such as sheet zinc, cast iron, wrought iron, and copper. Lettering and graphic details were applied using oil-based paints designed to withstand weathering.

Authentic period signs display natural signs of age, including natural zinc oxidisation, seam solder joints along hand-formed shapes, and atmospheric wear to painted surfaces. Original hanging hardware often shows hand-forged iron construction rather than modern machine production.

A vintage trade sign can be suspended in an entryway, placed in an empty corner, or integrated into a gallery wall to add historical texture. Their sculptural forms make them effective focal points in industrial, eclectic, or French provincial interior schemes.

Preserving antique zinc signage requires minimal intervention, utilizing a soft dry cloth or soft-bristle brush to remove surface dust. Water and harsh chemical detergents should be avoided to prevent damage to residual painted lettering and natural surface patina.
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