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Rare antique English price pick dating to the Edwardian era, featuring bold black lettering on an aged metal sign with its original pointed stake.
This fascinating piece of early retail history would have been used to display pricing in a shop or market setting. The sign features a large, striking black price marking against a light-colored background, surrounded by a simple printed border.
The metal has developed a wonderful allover rusty patina, with rich brown oxidation, darkened edges, and authentic surface wear that speaks to its age and history.
The reverse retains remnants of its original finish, including the word “DURABLE” along the upper edge. The long, pointed metal stake remains attached, making this an especially interesting surviving example of early shop display equipment.
An outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of English antiques, Edwardian shop fittings, antique advertising, and primitive metal signs. Equally beautiful displayed in an antique cabinet, incorporated into a vintage shop display, or styled alongside other early commercial objects.
Details:
* Origin: England (attributed)
* Period: Edwardian, circa 1901–1910 (attributed)
* Type: Antique retail price pick / shop display sign
* Material: Metal
* Design: Bold black price marking with printed border
* Reverse: Remnants of original finish and “DURABLE” lettering
* Construction: Metal sign with attached pointed stake
Sign is 3” x 3.5”. Overall high with pick is 5”
Condition:
Authentic antique condition with extensive surface rust, oxidation, discoloration, and wear throughout. The original printed price marking remains prominently visible despite the aged surface. The reverse shows considerable wear and deterioration of its original finish.
The pointed metal stake remains attached and shows oxidation consistent with the rest of the piece.
Please review all photographs carefully for condition details.
A distinctive and increasingly difficult-to-find piece of early English retail history, full of character and wonderful decorative appeal.
