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Up for sale is a rare, original early 20th-century (c. 1920s–1930s) cast aluminum regulatory traffic sign manufactured by the J. Horni Safety Sign Co. of Newark, N.J. Horni was a premier early maker of municipal traffic controls, fire alarms, and street safety equipment.
This heavy-duty sign features bold, spelled-out raised lettering reading "SPEED LIMIT TWENTY MILES" surrounded by a thick, raised outer border. Cast aluminum signs with fully spelled-out speed limits from this era are exceptionally difficult to find.
Key Features & Dimensions:
Manufacturer: J. Horni Safety Sign Co., Newark, N.J. (cast in raised letters along top margin)
Material: Heavy Cast Aluminum Alloy
Dimensions: 29 inches tall x 19.5 inches wide
Weight/Build: Substantial, solid, and heavy vintage piece—built to withstand decades of municipal outdoor use.
Mounting: Original factory center-line mounting holes.
Condition Notes:
Surface: Outstanding period character with authentic weathered texture, minor surface marks, and natural age patina throughout.
Structural: Please view all photos carefully. There is a full vertical hairline crack running down through the top margin and top lettering area. The piece remains intact, but due to the brittle nature of cast aluminum, it should be handled and displayed with care.
Shipping / Delivery:
Due to the significant weight and size of this piece, this listing is for LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. Please contact me prior to offerding/buying if you wish to arrange third-party freight or specialized courier service at your own expense.
An exceptional piece of early American transportation history and automobilia for any high-end traffic sign, petroliana, or New Jersey historical collection!
