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Norwich Union Enamel Sign
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Norwich Union Enamel Sign

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 September 2025 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Description

The original pictorial sign , slight chipping

Height 10"

Width 14"

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Vintage Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1910s.

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SA1158648
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mhw4596
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Description
The original pictorial sign , slight chipping

Height 10"

Width 14"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Vintage Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1910s.

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SA1158648
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mhw4596
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Norwich Union Enamel Sign

Archive II An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges. View II
Archive III An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges. View III
Archive IV An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges. View IV
Archive V An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges. View V
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 4,478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges.
Norwich Union Enamel Sign
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An old rectangular enamel advertising sign featuring brown typography on an off-white background with visible rust around the edges.
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  • ObjectWall Art & Signage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialEnamel, Iron, Steel
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsVitreous enamel finish, Aged rust border, Typography, Pictorial graphic

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Enamel advertising signs, also known as porcelain enamel signs, became widely popular from the late 19th century through to the mid-20th century. Companies used them for outdoor advertising because the fused glass-on-metal construction provided a durable, weather-resistant finish that maintained vibrant colours.

These signs were manufactured by fusing powdered glass to a sheet metal base, usually iron or steel, at high temperatures in a kiln. This process created a hard, glossy surface that resisted fading, corrosion, and weathering.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related characteristics such as porcelain chipping around mounting holes, minor rust oxidation on exposed edges, weight from the heavy metal substrate, and multi-layered screen-printed or stencilled typography typical of historical manufacturing methods.

An antique sign can be mounted directly onto a bare brick wall or neutral plaster surface as a focal point in an industrial, rustic, or eclectic interior. Keeping the surrounding decor minimal allows the historical textures and typography to stand out.

Preservation involves gently dusting the surface with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally washing with mild soapy water if dirt accumulates. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh scrubbing, or chemical solvents that could damage the vitreous enamel or worsen existing corrosion on the metal edges.
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