Signs & Banners

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  • Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banners 1940s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banners 1940s

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Circus: SIGLER STUDIOS Siamese Twins Banner
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Circus: SIGLER STUDIOS Siamese Twins Banner

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • CIRCUS Gibsonton Florida Giant's Fishing Camp
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    CIRCUS Gibsonton Florida Giant's Fishing Camp

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Battle of Britain: RAF Debden Operations Room Enameled Sign
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Battle of Britain: RAF Debden Operations Room Enameled ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    RR Auction
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Circus SIGLER STUDIOS Magician Alive Banner
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Circus SIGLER STUDIOS Magician Alive Banner

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Circus: SNAP WYATT 25-Foot Banner 1940s
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $8,000

    Circus: SNAP WYATT 25-Foot Banner 1940s

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • PAINTED ADVERTISING SIGN GAME HUNTING PHEASANT
    Estimate
    $100 - $250

    PAINTED ADVERTISING SIGN GAME HUNTING PHEASANT

    Est.
    $100 - $250
    Austin Auction Gallery
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $80
  • Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Circus: JACK SIGLER Monkey Banner 1940s

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Blackwell Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • METAL RED RYDER BB GUN SIGN
    Estimate
    $0 - $0

    METAL RED RYDER BB GUN SIGN

    McLaren Auction Services
    5 Bids
    Current Bid
    $40
  • STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER CHRISTMAS BANNERS
    Estimate
    $40 - $80

    STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER CHRISTMAS BANNERS

    Est.
    $40 - $80
    Converse Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $10

The antique signs reflect the designs and advertising trends of different historical eras regarding their materials, forms, and styles. In addition to serving as a window into the past, antique signs highlight the development of commercial visual culture over time. Vintage signs or old signs with collectible, historic, or aesthetic value belong to a specific period, have a certain kind of craftsmanship, design, or relate to a specific product, business, or advertising campaign. Over time, these signs have evolved into highly collectible items mainly used for marketing or informational purposes. The materials that old signs were made from included wood, tin, cardboard, porcelain (also called enamel), light, or neon, and they were used for promoting everything from sodas and oils to household appliances and farm equipment.

Tin Signs: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tin signs served as outdoor advertisements and were made from steel or tin sheets. Their production cost was relatively low, and they were produced in large quantities with colorful graphics and designs. Various themes can be featured on antique tin signs, such as transportation, local businesses, and product advertisements.

Enamel Signs: Also called porcelain signs, enamel signs are produced by fusing powders of glass enamel with metal. Durability and vibrant colors are two of their best features. Letters, illustrations, and company logos are commonly seen on antique enamel signs. Brands, products, and businesses often use them for advertising.

Wooden Signs: Vintage wooden signs usually feature carved or painted designs and serve many functions, such as direction signs, information signs, or shop signs. This type of sign usually consists of illustrations, decorative lettering, and raised elements. Weathered patinas can enhance the vintage charm of wooden signs.

Neon Signs: In the early 20th century, neon signs were popularized by glass tubes filled with noble gases, such as neon, that produce bright colors when electrified. Neon signs were used for advertising and storefront displays because of their captivating glow.

There are also vintage lighted signs illuminated with incandescent bulbs, including gasoline signs, advertising clocks, and Hamm's Sceneorama signs. Vintage cardboard signs also caught the attention of some collectors during the mid-20th century and were used for advertising a variety of consumer goods, as well as events such as the circus. Additionally, there are many formats of vintage signs popular with collectors, such as authentic door pulls and pushes. Vintage and antique signs for sale depicting travel, farms, food, automobiles, tobacco, beer, and railroads are highly sought after. There is a great deal of interest in West Coast vintage signs. Old advertising and signage appeal to collectors, historians, vintage enthusiasts, and those who enjoy nostalgia. These pieces can serve as decorative elements in homes, businesses, and restaurants, or be included in advertising and design collections. 

Banners are flags or cloths with symbols, logos, slogans, or other messages on them. The banner is used in a variety of circumstances to convey messages. With Bidsquare’s online auction, you can choose from a huge collection of vintage banners for sale, including banners for trade shows and presentation reinforcement, as well as those used as entrance signage, showcase specials, announcements, directions, advertisements, success stories, etc.