Search 0
7,958  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 29 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
29 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1026507
RESERVED
Email Phone
Save
Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema Exit Sign
For sale by Elmgarden
reserved SA1026507
RESERVED
Elmgarden

Elmgarden

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2010
Browse dealers 772 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1026507
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema Exit Sign

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign

A great piece of nostalgia, this is the front of a large Exit sign from a cinema, the word EXIT would have been back lit in the usual cinema style

In gilt metal the light has typical Odeon a decorative double border, all in good vintage condition

The sign is 14” high, 41” wide and 2” deep

TVY169

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Brass Cinema Exit Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1026507
Dealers Internal Reference
TVY169
Description
Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign
“
A great piece of nostalgia, this is the front of a large Exit sign from a cinema, the word EXIT would have been back lit in the usual cinema style.
Elmgarden

In gilt metal the light has typical Odeon a decorative double border, all in good vintage condition

The sign is 14” high, 41” wide and 2” deep

TVY169

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Brass Cinema Exit Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1026507
Dealers Internal Ref
TVY169
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elmgarden Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders.
1 / 6
Archive I A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders.

Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema Exit Sign

Archive II A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders. View II
Archive III A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders. View V
Archive VI A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Elmgarden

Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
Location
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 772
Items Sold 5,601
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Verified Since Feb 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: Hampshire , United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden
Verified
Feb 2010
For Sale
772
Sold
5,601
A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders.
Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign
Ref: SA1026507
A large rectangular brass wall sign featuring stencil cut-out lettering spelling EXIT framed by textured borders.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Signage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsStencil lettering, Patterned border frame, Rectangular panel
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This large Art Deco wall sign originates from the 1920s and takes the form of an Odeon cinema exit sign. Fashioned from gilt metal in a gold finish, the rectangular panel includes stencil cut-out lettering spelling the word exit, set within a decorative double border frame with a textured finish. Signs of age appear across the surface in the form of general vintage wear, scuffs, and minor surface blemishes. Measuring 36 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the sign fits well on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or cinema room as a decorative interior feature.

FAQs

During the early to mid-20th century, picture houses and theatres installed prominent metal signage to indicate emergency routes in compliance with public safety regulations.

Commercial exit signs from this era were frequently fabricated from heavy-gauge brass or bronze, featuring stencil-cut lettering and moulded outer borders.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit geometric border mouldings, stencil-cut sans-serif typography, solid metal construction, and surface oxidisation from age.

Commercial signage can be mounted as focal wall art in hallways, entertainment rooms, or above sideboards to introduce architectural texture.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax to preserve the natural patina without chemical polishes.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories