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Antique French Shop Signs

French Boucherie Butcher Scroll Form Brass Shop Sign, Circa 1900
French Boucherie Butcher Scroll Form Brass Shop Sign, Circa 1900

French Boucherie Butcher Scroll Form Brass Shop Sign, Circa 1900

Located in Astoria, NY

French Boucherie Butcher Shop Sign, circa 1900, banner scroll form brass engraved "Viande 1er Choix" [First Meat Choice], with remnants of red and black enamel. 5.25" H x 23.5" W.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Brass

Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign
Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign

Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign

Located in Ongar, GB

A beautiful early 20th century double sided French hairdresser shop sign with lovely old weathered paint.

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1920s French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display

French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the shop. 

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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Oak, Paint

Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Early 20th century French antique street shop sign

Early 20th century French antique street shop sign

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920. Shaped steel, painted with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'. 

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Gilded Zinc Bull's Head Butcher Shop Sign
19th Century French Gilded Zinc Bull's Head Butcher Shop Sign

19th Century French Gilded Zinc Bull's Head Butcher Shop Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

An antique French hand-crafted gilded zinc trade sign, originally fashioned as a decorative exterior emblem for a traditional butcher shop and dating to circa 1850–1900.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage  Letter - N
19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage  Letter - N

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - N

Located in Hook, Hampshire

19th Century Original French Small Shop Sign Letter N. Exceptionally rare French shop letter made by hand in lead and still retaining the original faded gold paint.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - E
19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - E

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - E

Located in Hook, Hampshire

19th Century Original French Small Shop Sign Letter E. Exceptionally rare French shop letter made by hand in lead and still retaining the original faded gold paint.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - L
19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - L

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - L

Located in Hook, Hampshire

19th Century Original French Small Shop Sign Letter L. Exceptionally rare French shop letter made by hand in lead and still retaining the original faded gold paint.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - I
19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - I

19th Century Original French Small Shop Signage Letter - I

Located in Hook, Hampshire

19th Century Original French Small Shop Sign Letter I. Exceptionally rare French shop letter made by hand in lead and still retaining the original faded gold paint.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

French 18th Century Louis XV Expanding Game Table, Signed “Hache a Grenoble”
French 18th Century Louis XV Expanding Game Table, Signed “Hache a Grenoble”

French 18th Century Louis XV Expanding Game Table, Signed “Hache a Grenoble”

By Hache

Located in New Orleans, LA

This 18th century game table is made of fruitwood with an inlaid checker board on top. The table has storage space for game pieces beneath the top, and the top folds open to reveal a...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Felt, Fruitwood

Signed Krieger Louis XV Chest, D’ore Mounts and Marble Top, French 19th Century
Signed Krieger Louis XV Chest, D’ore Mounts and Marble Top, French 19th Century

Signed Krieger Louis XV Chest, D’ore Mounts and Marble Top, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

The piece is part of the collection from The French Antique Shop, a fourth generation antique store in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans.

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19th Century Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century cast iron French shoemakers shop trade sign.

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1880s French Early Victorian Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ruttman - 1904 Oil, The Refreshment Bar
Ruttman - 1904 Oil, The Refreshment Bar

Ruttman - 1904 Oil, The Refreshment Bar

Located in Corsham, GB

A charmingly naive study depicting villagers of a small French village before small shops. Signed and dated to the lower right.

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Early 20th Century Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Oil

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French Poulterer Shop Sign
French Poulterer Shop Sign

French Poulterer Shop Sign

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H 14.57 in W 18.9 in D 39.38 in

French Poulterer Shop Sign

Located in Paris, FR

The French "enseigne" indicates its essential connection with what is known in English as a flag, and in France, banners frequently took the place of signs or sign boards in the midd...

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Toolmaker Shop Sign
19th Century French Toolmaker Shop Sign

19th Century French Toolmaker Shop Sign

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H 40.95 in W 27.17 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Toolmaker Shop Sign

Located in Paris, FR

This exceptional shop sign belonged to a carpenter. It is a very interesting piece as it illustrates the diversity of very peculiar tools that were used by the artisan at that time...

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Wood

Rare and Original Zinc Shop Sign, Dated France 1901
Rare and Original Zinc Shop Sign, Dated France 1901

Rare and Original Zinc Shop Sign, Dated France 1901

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H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in

Rare and Original Zinc Shop Sign, Dated France 1901

Located in Stamford, GB

A rare and original zinc shop sign in the form of a boot. Dated France 1901.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign
Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign

Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign

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H 12 in W 162 in D 2 in

Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extremely rare French reverse painted glass shop sign. Pictured below one can see it in its original place of pride atop a charming French shop.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Old French Zinc Fish Shop Sign
Old French Zinc Fish Shop Sign

Old French Zinc Fish Shop Sign

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H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in

Old French Zinc Fish Shop Sign

Located in Thoree les pins, FR

Rare shop sign that was suspended outside. The craftsmen made different representations of store, such as butcheries with the heads of cows or pigs etc.  

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19th Century German French Provincial Antique French Shop Signs

19th Century French Blacksmith Shop Sign
19th Century French Blacksmith Shop Sign

19th Century French Blacksmith Shop Sign

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H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in

19th Century French Blacksmith Shop Sign

Located in Paris, FR

This sign figures a traditional bouquet of St. Eloi, made in honor of the patron of metal craftsmen. Its purpose is to show the different types of horseshoes that could be executed b...

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Late 18th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Pharmacy Shop Sign, Baccarat Cristal, France, circa 1870
Pharmacy Shop Sign, Baccarat Cristal, France, circa 1870

Pharmacy Shop Sign, Baccarat Cristal, France, circa 1870

By Baccarat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pharmacy Shop Sign Circa 1870 Baccarat Crystal and Wood France This amazing pharmacy shop sign was made by Baccarat at the end of the 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Crystal

Wall Bracket, Butcher Shop Sign, Cast Iron,  France, circa 1870
Wall Bracket, Butcher Shop Sign, Cast Iron,  France, circa 1870

Wall Bracket, Butcher Shop Sign, Cast Iron, France, circa 1870

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H 28.75 in W 4.73 in D 23.23 in

Wall Bracket, Butcher Shop Sign, Cast Iron, France, circa 1870

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wall Bracket from Butcher Shop Decoration, Cast Iron, France, Circa 1870 This fine wall bracket representing a cow was wall mounted on a butcher shop as a sign in 1870.

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Located in Houston, TX

Truly a beautiful discovery during our recent travels, this is an antique set of Boulangerie large scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Boulangerie (where the baguettes of...

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Located in Houston, TX

Truly a beautiful discovery during our recent travels, this is an antique set of Patisserie large scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Patisserie (where the sweet confecti...

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19th Century Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Located in Buisson, FR

Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang.

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shop Signs

Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery
Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery

Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery

Located in Southampton, GB

A rare pair of French, turn of the century shop signs. These would have been used to advertise ceramics within the shop.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Saint-Louis Crystal of France Shop Sign with Gilt Highlights
Saint-Louis Crystal of France Shop Sign with Gilt Highlights

Saint-Louis Crystal of France Shop Sign with Gilt Highlights

Located in NANTES, FR

Saint-Louis Crystal of France Shop Sign with Gilt Highlights M3569 This plaque, likely used in a Saint-Louis store, features a crown at the top and the inscription “Saint-Louis Cris...

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19th Century Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Crystal

French 19th Century Metal Chapeau Bicorne Shop Sign
French 19th Century Metal Chapeau Bicorne Shop Sign

French 19th Century Metal Chapeau Bicorne Shop Sign

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 7.88 in

French 19th Century Metal Chapeau Bicorne Shop Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and very rare French shop sign, France, 19th century, weathered, small losses, old repairs and several layers of paint.

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19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Carved Solid Wood Rooster Shop Display
French 19th Century Carved Solid Wood Rooster Shop Display

French 19th Century Carved Solid Wood Rooster Shop Display

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the shop.

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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century French Apothecary Shop Sign
18th Century French Apothecary Shop Sign

18th Century French Apothecary Shop Sign

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H 38 in W 11.5 in D 14 in

18th Century French Apothecary Shop Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible 18th century French apothecary or pharmacy shop sign with a hand-carved and gilt wooden mortar and pestle mounted on a wrought iron bracket with a fleur-de-lis at the t...

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18th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Wood

1920 French Vintage Handpainted Cane Shop Sign
1920 French Vintage Handpainted Cane Shop Sign

1920 French Vintage Handpainted Cane Shop Sign

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H 46.3 in W 21.9 in D 0.4 in

1920 French Vintage Handpainted Cane Shop Sign

Located in High Point, NC

A nostalgic hand painted metal sign made in France, circa 1920. The sign advertises Mr Stiffa’s Canes Factory, a little shop where the attentive craftsman would repair or manufacture...

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1920s French Folk Art Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Early 20th century French antique street shop sign

Early 20th century French antique street shop sign

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920. Shaped steel, painted with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'. 

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Steel

Antique Clock Shop Sign
Antique Clock Shop Sign

Antique Clock Shop Sign

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H 12 in W 12 in D 40 in

Antique Clock Shop Sign

Located in Houston, TX

A unique and utterly charming sign from a clockmaker's shop in France. Made of iron and sheet metal, the 12 inch clock face is supported on a 28 inch iron bracket with a leaf embelli...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

19th Century French Bicorn Toleware Hat Shop Trade Sign
19th Century French Bicorn Toleware Hat Shop Trade Sign

19th Century French Bicorn Toleware Hat Shop Trade Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century French bicorn toleware hat shop trade sign This is a very rare piece it is in good condition and has a wooden and metal stand, it seems that the original paint has be...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Shop Signs

Early 20th C French Confiserie (confectionery) Shop Trade Sign
Early 20th C French Confiserie (confectionery) Shop Trade Sign

Early 20th C French Confiserie (confectionery) Shop Trade Sign

Located in Hastings, GB

An incredible 7 and a half foot long iron French CONFISERIE (confectionery) sign, dating to circa 1910-1920 this hand made sign would have been proudly displayed above a French sweet...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Large French Hand Painted Antiquities Shop Sign
Early 20th Century Large French Hand Painted Antiquities Shop Sign

Early 20th Century Large French Hand Painted Antiquities Shop Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large hand painted antiquities shop sign, hand painted on wood board, wonderful wear with a weathered dry surface. Stock number: 1892.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Steer Sign from a Butch Shop in Cast Iron
Antique French Steer Sign from a Butch Shop in Cast Iron

Antique French Steer Sign from a Butch Shop in Cast Iron

Located in Highwood, IL

The perfect finishing touch for that Country French Kitchen. This Steer sign probably came from an old French butcher shop in the Marseille area and it appears to have been made in t...

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1890s French Country Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Iron

Old French Pike, Caviar Trade Shop Sign This is a lovely old sign
Old French Pike, Caviar Trade Shop Sign This is a lovely old sign

Old French Pike, Caviar Trade Shop Sign This is a lovely old sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old French Pike, Caviar Trade Shop Sign  This is a lovely old sign, it is French in origin, as are so many things to do with fine food.

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1890s Folk Art Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Tin

Antique French Hand-Painted Butchers Shop Sign, Vintage Boucherie Price List
Antique French Hand-Painted Butchers Shop Sign, Vintage Boucherie Price List

Antique French Hand-Painted Butchers Shop Sign, Vintage Boucherie Price List

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FRENCH WALL HANGING SIGN Originally from a French butcher’s shop (Boucherie).

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Sign "COIFFE", Part of a Coiffeur Shop Sign, 19th Century
Sign "COIFFE", Part of a Coiffeur Shop Sign, 19th Century

Sign "COIFFE", Part of a Coiffeur Shop Sign, 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This antique shop sign "COIFFE" is the first part of a Coiffeur shop sign of the late 19th century. It is hand painted on metal.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Metal

Hat Makers Trade Sign or Shop Display
Hat Makers Trade Sign or Shop Display

Hat Makers Trade Sign or Shop Display

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H 10.24 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in

Hat Makers Trade Sign or Shop Display

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th Century Hat Makers Trade Sign or Advertising in painted, patinated Iron. Later stand. France, Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Iron

Knife Maker's Shop Display, France
Knife Maker's Shop Display, France

Knife Maker's Shop Display, France

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H 8 in W 43 in D 3 in

Knife Maker's Shop Display, France

Located in Houston, TX

An imposing replica of a knife used as a display in a knife maker's shop in France. A hefty wooden handle with the initials B.D. carved into it and a blade made of sheet metal have b...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shop Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

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Antique French Shop Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique French shop signs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique French shop signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Antique French shop signs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique French shop signs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique French Shop Signs?

Prices for antique French shop signs start at $325 and top out at $17,053 with the average selling for $2,225.