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Posted 2 years ago
rustycombs
(3 items)
I just thought I'd show a couple of signs as a before and after project. These days it is quite hard to obtain original signs in good condition so I have restored quite a few that were destined from the rubbish dump.
The Dangar Gedye sign is of a famous Australian Company that used to supply the rural industry. The Company commenced in 1838 and ran until about 1950 so the sign was well worth it to restore.
The Quibells sign was just half a sign when I got it and required major work. Pieces were welded on and it required a full repaint bt again worth the effort
Porcelain SignsFrom the 1880s until the 1950s, one of the most dominant forms of outdoor a…