Fishmonger's sign

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Date:1900 - 1950 (c.)

Description:This hanging fishmonger's sign in the form of a leaping fish, painted in pink, grey and green, is carved from pine. A carved wooden fish was a traditional sign which could be bought 'off the peg'. This one dates from the first half of 20th century. Height 427mm, Length 846mm, Width 90mm


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1700s
Swan Inn sign
Swan Inn sign

This gilded wood pub sign is shaped as a swimming swan, lapped by waves, with partly ...

1770s
Apothecary's sign
Apothecary's sign

This is a tole peintre [painted sheet metal] apothecary's sign shaped as a large ...

1800s
Cobbler's sign
Cobbler's sign

This cobbler's or shoe shop sign is made of painted wood and wrought iron. A silhouette ...

1830s
Boar's head - 3/4 view
Boar's head - 3/4 view

This is a large Victorian wall plaque, made of pine and shaped as a boar's head ...

1870s
Hatter's sign
Hatter's sign

This is a tole peintre [painted sheet metal] hatter's sign, shaped as a top hat. ...

1900s
Butcher's trade sign
Butcher's trade sign

This butcher's shop counter sign is made of papier mache. It is shaped as a pig, ...

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Source: Compton Verney House Trust

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