Vintage Silver & Gold Trade Sign

Description

We Buy Old Silver & Gold Painted Wood Sign, c.1940

Bold painted wood trade sign with foil letters on scrolled parchment banner proclaiming "We Buy Old Silver & Gold" against vivid maroon ground, c.1940.

Classic Depression-era pawn/jewelry shop signage with foil lettering; quintessential folk Americana.

20 inches wide by 12 inches tall

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Displays craquelure, screw holes, corner loss with scattered rubs and stable presentation appropriate to age.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Gold

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Displays craquelure, screw holes, corner loss with scattered rubs and stable presentation appropriate to age.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

12 x 20 x 1 in

Vintage Silver & Gold Trade Sign

Lot 0674

Estimate $800-$2,400

Jun 14, 2026, 6:48 PM EDT

Starting Price

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