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Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign. The Boot
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Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign. The Boot

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign. The Boot

This is a large and heavy piece dating from the beginning of the 20th Century, it is double sided though the paint on one side is very worn, it has fixings and would have been suspended from a wall bracket

The paintwork of the frame is a little distressed, however the writing and graphics on one sides of the sign is not too bad

The Sign is 37” tall, 34” wide and 1” deep

TAH169

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Vintage Iron Pub Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175910
Dealers Internal Reference
TAH169
Description
Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign. The Boot

This is a large and heavy piece dating from the beginning of the 20th Century, it is double sided though the paint on one side is very worn, it has fixings and would have been suspended from a wall bracket

“
The paintwork of the frame is a little distressed, however the writing and graphics on one sides of the sign is not too bad.
Elmgarden

The Sign is 37” tall, 34” wide and 1” deep

TAH169

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Vintage Iron Pub Sign to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175910
Dealers Internal Ref
TAH169
Elmgarden
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A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background.
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Archive I A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background.

Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign. The Boot

Archive II A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background. View II
Archive III A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background.
Archive V A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background. View V
Archive VI A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background. View VI
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A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background.
Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign. The Boot
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A square weathered painted iron pub sign depicting a brown boot alongside white text reading THE BOOT against a light blue background.
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  • ObjectPub Signs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional British
  • MaterialIron, Paint
  • ColourBlue, Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted lettering, Illustration of a boot, Distressed patina, Iron frame
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 86 cm (34 in)

This traditional large iron hanging pub sign dates from the 1920 period. The piece takes the form of a square painted iron sign with a distressed patina, featuring a hand-painted illustration of a brown lace-up boot and white lettering reading THE BOOT set against a light blue background. The iron frame shows heavy weathering, rusted edges, and exposed metal where the blue and dark paint has flaked off over time. Two metal hanging loops are attached to the top edge for suspension, and the heavy double-sided panel shows significant wear, corrosion, and surface chips. The sign measures 92 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this industrial-style wall hanging works well as a decorative feature in a kitchen, hallway, or home bar. The piece mounts directly onto a wall surface using appropriate brackets, bringing a rustic aesthetic to domestic spaces.

FAQs

Public house signage became widespread in Britain following a royal decree in 1393 requiring taverns to display signs for official identification. Visual pictorial imagery was essential during historical periods when literacy rates were low, allowing patrons to easily recognise local establishments.

Hanging pub signs were typically fabricated from heavy-gauge sheet iron, wrought iron mounting frames, or durable hardwoods like oak. The surfaces were painted using weather-resistant oil enamels designed to withstand prolonged exposure to rain and sunlight.

Authentic historic signs display genuine surface wear, including natural paint flaking, craquelure, and edge oxidisation around iron mountings. Original pieces feature hand-painted typography and brushwork rather than modern screen-printed or vinyl graphics.

Large commercial signs serve as impactful focal points when wall-mounted on exposed brickwork, set within an entryway, or integrated into a gallery wall. Combining reclaimed commercial signage with clean-lined contemporary furnishings creates an engaging textural contrast.

Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft microfibre brush to avoid dislodging flaking paint layer fragments. Avoid applying liquid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as these alter the historical surface patina and damage unstable paint.
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