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British Railway Sign
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British Railway Sign

1920 - 1940
Description

Original cast British Railways warning sign. In good condition.

Circa 1930

Measurements

Height 20.5”

Width 29”

Delivery: £40 UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Cast Iron Railway Sign to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196005
Dealers Internal Reference
TH CC
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Description
Original cast British Railways warning sign. In good condition.

Circa 1930

Measurements

Height 20.5”

Width 29”

Delivery: £40 UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Cast Iron Railway Sign to the 1930s.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196005
Dealers Internal Ref
TH CC
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A rectangular black cast iron railway sign featuring raised white painted text detailing a British Transport Commission trespass notice.
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Archive I A rectangular black cast iron railway sign featuring raised white painted text detailing a British Transport Commission trespass notice.

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Warwickshire
Near Jcn 15/M40
United Kingdom
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A rectangular black cast iron railway sign featuring raised white painted text detailing a British Transport Commission trespass notice.
British Railway Sign
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A rectangular black cast iron railway sign featuring raised white painted text detailing a British Transport Commission trespass notice.
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  • ObjectWall Signs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialCast Iron, Paint
  • ColourBlack and White
  • MotifsRaised relief lettering, corner mounting holes, rectangular border
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This original British Transport Commission warning sign dates from the 1930 industrial period. Formed from heavy cast iron, the rectangular plaque displays a durable black and white painted finish with prominent raised relief lettering, corner mounting holes, and a raised rectangular border. The surfaces show visible age and wear, with chipped white paint along the letter edges and surface oxidation across the black field. Measuring 52 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the piece hangs flat against the vertical plane. Suitable for an industrial loft or hallway setting, the sign mounts easily to a narrow wall space to provide authentic vintage character. The bold typographic layout creates a striking visual focal point when displayed at eye level in domestic interiors. Interior designers utilize such utilitarian objects to introduce historical texture into contemporary living areas, studies, or commercial spaces.

FAQs

The British Transport Commission operated between 1948 and 1962, overseeing nationalised transport services in Great Britain. Cast iron warning notices were placed along track lines and station boundaries to outline trespass laws and legal penalties under company acts.

Mid-20th-century railway signs were primarily manufactured from heavy cast iron poured into sand moulds. The raised lettering was painted in contrasting cream or white paint against a black or dark background to maintain visibility in outdoor railway environments.

Authentic signs feature significant physical weight, crisp raised lettering from the original sand-casting process, and counter-sunk mounting holes at the corners. Age-appropriate paint layering, surface oxidisation, and minor casting imperfections on the reverse confirm period origin.

A heavy cast iron sign functions well as a focal piece in industrial, rustic, or vintage-themed interiors. Mounting it on a feature wall in a home office, hallway, or gallery wall provides a graphic focal point with historical context.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that may strip original paint layers; applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax will protect bare metal areas from oxidisation without altering the finish.
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