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Mid 20th Century Folk Art Painted Double Sided Sign - ‘The Piece of Cheese Cottage'
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Mid 20th Century Folk Art Painted Double Sided Sign - ‘The Piece of Cheese Cottage'

1940 - 1960
Sold 10 December 2025 · The English Interior
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Description

Wonderful double sided painted folk art shop sign dating to the mid 20th Century.

This unique hand-painted sign hails from Hastings in Sussex where there is a triangular cottage in the Old Town, which is painted yellow painted yellow and called ‘Piece of Cheese Cottage’

The iconic design sits within a blue painted wooden frame and the sign is double sided. The front is in very good condition indeed and the back is lightly distressed.

Bright colours, uplifitng cheery cheesy vibes and just perfect for your kitchen, larder ..or indeed cheese store ..if you are luycky enough to have one!

Measures: 52cm x 64cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Painted Folk Art Sign to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1183363
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Wonderful double sided painted folk art shop sign dating to the mid 20th Century.
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This unique hand-painted sign hails from Hastings in Sussex where there is a triangular cottage in the Old Town, which is painted yellow painted yellow and called ‘Piece of Cheese Cottage’.
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fig 1. A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background.
fig 1. Mid 20th Century Folk Art Painted Double Sided Sign - ‘The Piece of Cheese Cottage'

The iconic design sits within a blue painted wooden frame and the sign is double sided. The front is in very good condition indeed and the back is lightly distressed.

Bright colours, uplifitng cheery cheesy vibes and just perfect for your kitchen, larder ..or indeed cheese store ..if you are luycky enough to have one!

Measures: 52cm x 64cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Painted Folk Art Sign to the 1950s.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183363
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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Archive I A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Painted Double Sided Sign - ‘The Piece of Cheese Cottage'

Archive II A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View II
Archive III A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View III
Archive IV A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View IV
Archive V A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View V
Archive VI A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background. View VIII
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Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background.
MID 20TH CENTURY FOLK ART PAINTED DOUBLE SIDED SIGN - ‘THE PIECE OF CHEESE COTTAGE'
Ref: SA1183363
A rectangular double-sided wooden sign featuring hand-painted lettering and an illustration of a mouse on a cheese wedge against a dark background.
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  • ObjectSigns
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Paint
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted lettering, Pictorial mouse illustration, Wooden frame
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Mid-20th century folk art signage is characterised by hand-painted lettering, pictorial motifs, and local craftsmanship, often created for rural shops, cottages, and public houses without mass-production techniques.

These pieces typically utilise solid timber substrates, such as pine or hardwood boards, hand-painted with oil or enamel sign-writers paints, and frequently framed with simple wooden battens.

Authenticity is assessed through surface wear, natural timber oxidisation, craquelure in the paint layers, hand-mixed pigment analysis, and evidence of fixings consistent with functional display.

Such pieces can be hung as focal point wall art in rustic, eclectic, or minimalist spaces to introduce narrative texture, historical depth, and a splash of hand-rendered colour.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and avoiding chemical cleaners, relying instead on gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth.
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