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Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch
Shackladys Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
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Enamel Sign for Colman’s Starch

1900 - 1920
Description

Enamel sign for Colman’s Starch, of rectangular form decorated in blue and white enamel.

Dimensions

Height 16 Inches

Width 62.5 Inches

Depth 0.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA897771
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Description
Enamel sign for Colman’s Starch, of rectangular form decorated in blue and white enamel.

Dimensions

Height 16 Inches

Width 62.5 Inches

Depth 0.5 Inches

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA897771
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border.
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Archive I A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border.

Enamel sign for Colman’s Starch

Archive II A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border. View V
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border.
Enamel sign for Colman’s Starch
Ref: SA897771
A rectangular antique vitreous enamel sign featuring dark blue block lettering reading COLMANS STARCH on a white background with a dark blue border.
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Vitreous enamel signs originated in the late Victorian period as a weather-resistant method for outdoor advertising. Manufacturers fused powdered glass onto heavy iron plates at high temperatures to create long-lasting commercial signage for streetscapes and railways.

These signs were constructed using a rolled iron or steel substrate coated with layers of coloured vitreous glass enamel. The lettering and borders were applied using stencils or screen printing before being fired in a high-temperature furnace.

Authentic pieces feature substantial physical weight, natural edge oxidisation, and layered enamel artwork that feels slightly raised to the touch. Modern reproductions often lack genuine iron corrosion around fixing holes and display flat, printed surface graphics.

Enamel signs introduce graphic typography and historic interest into contemporary settings such as kitchens, utility rooms, or hallways. Positioning these pieces alongside natural timber, polished concrete, or exposed brickwork highlights their commercial heritage.

Clean the surface gently using warm water and a neutral liquid detergent applied with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid acidic cleaning chemicals or abrasive pads, which can dull the gloss glaze or expand existing enamel chips.
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