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Large Antique Railway Station Booking Office Sign
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Large Antique Railway Station Booking Office Sign

19th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Description

Here we have a very large antique wooden railway station Booking Office sign taken from the Youghal railway station County Cork which dated back to 1860 and was closed to passenger traffic in 1963, the sign was professionally repainted 35 years ago and comes with a letter of provenance.

Due to the large size of this item it is to be collected from our Hebden Bridge shop or by prior arranged delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Railway Station Sign to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122698
Dealers Internal Reference
7860
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Here we have a very large antique wooden railway station Booking Office sign taken from the Youghal railway station County Cork which dated back to 1860 and was closed to passenger traffic in 1963, the sign was professionally repainted 35 years ago and comes with a letter of provenance.
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Due to the large size of this item it is to be collected from our Hebden Bridge shop or by prior arranged delivery.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Railway Station Sign to the 1870s.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122698
Dealers Internal Ref
7860
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Antique Railway Station Booking Office Sign

Archive II A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame. View V
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame.
Large Antique Railway Station Booking Office Sign
Ref: SA1122698
A rectangular wooden railway station sign featuring painted white lettering reading BOOKING OFFICE with OUT and IN directional pointing hand motifs against a black background, enclosed within a light grey frame.
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  • ObjectSignage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialWood, Paint
  • ColourBlack and White
  • MotifsRaised lettering, Directional pointing hand symbols, Moulded wooden frame
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 152 cm (60 in)

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Railway signage evolved significantly during the 19th and 20th centuries, transitioning from hand-painted wooden boards to standardized enamel and cast metal signs used across national railway networks to direct passengers and manage station operations.

Authentic period signs were typically constructed from solid timber boards, such as pine or hardwood, featuring hand-carved or applied wooden letters, and finished with durable oil-based exterior paint designed to withstand heavy public foot traffic and weather exposure.

Authentication relies on examining the patina of the paint, tool marks from hand fabrication, the type of fixings used, and genuine wear consistent with decades of public utility rather than artificial distressing.

Large directional signs serve as striking focal points when mounted on prominent walls in open-plan living areas, hallways, or commercial spaces, pairing effectively with both industrial and eclectic interior schemes.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations to prevent wood splitting and paint flaking, cleaning gently with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical solvents.
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