REPRODUCTION Signs

Hand-painted, vintage, Early American reproduction signs

These signs represent exact or near-exact replicas of original signboards. Such original signboards ranged in function to the proud early American proprietors - whether it be advertising one's special trade, unique tavern or inn, or possibly aiding the general wayfaring of the average passersby.

Although this website is still under construction, I'm attempting to feature several examples for some of my sign offerings. These reflect the unique nature of each order. While the original signs are used as a reference, each reproduction maintains its very own uniqueness - whether in color, texture, or finish.

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) ex1

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) ex1
45.50" (W) x 23.50" (H)
$695

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) ex2

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) ex2
45.50" (W) x 23.50" (H)
$695

Temperance Tavern (Eagle) - Large

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) ex3; This is a much larger version of the standard size sign offered on my website. *Requests for alternate dimensions/scale may require additional cost.

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) [detail]

Sign for the Temperance Hotel, c. 1826-42 (Side 2) [detail]

Sign for Arah Phelp's Inn_side1_v1

Sign for Arah Phelp's Inn, c. 1826 (Side 1)
33.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$625

Sign for Arah Phelp's Inn_side1_v2

Sign for Arah Phelp's Inn, c. 1826 (Side 1)
33.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$625

Sign for Rose's Inn, c.1813_v1

Sign for Rose's Inn, c.1813_v1
17-1/4" (W) x 25-1/8" (H)
$650

Sign for Rose's Inn, c.1813_v2

Sign for Rose's Inn, c.1813_v2
17-1/4" (W) x 25-1/8" (H)
$650

King's Arms Tavern

King’s Arms Tavern
Inquire about price, if interested in having a reproduction of this made.

Jacob Christ, Hatter

Jacob Christ, Hatter
31.50" (W) x 18.25" (H)
$625

Jacob Christ, Hatter

Jacob Christ, Hatter
31.50" (W) x 18.25" (H)
$625

Pemaquid

Pemaquid
23.50" (W) x 26.00" (H)
$625

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 1)

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 1) - [example 1]
34.00" (W) x 19.00 (H)
$725

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 1)

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 1) - [example 2]
34.00" (W) x 19.00 (H)
$725

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 1) [detail]

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2)

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [example 1]
34.00" (W) x 19.00 (H)
$725

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2)

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [example 2]
34.00" (W) x 19.00 (H)
$725

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2)

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [example 3]
34.00" (W) x 19.00 (H)
$725

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [detail]

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [detail]

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [detail]

Sign for Carter's Inn, c. 1823 (Side 2) [detail]

Sign for J. Porter's Inn

Sign for J. Porter's Inn
18.00" (W) x 36.00" (H)
$625

Sign for Gordon's Inn, c. 1790-1830

Sign for Gordon's Inn, c. 1790-1830
18.00" (W) x 21.75 (H)
$545

Tavern Menu_New England_v1

Tavern Menu_New England_v1
approx 17.00" (W) x 25.00" (H)
$425

Tavern Menu_New England_v2

Tavern Menu_New England_v2
approx 17.00" (W) x 25.00" (H)
$425

Tavern Menu_New England_v3

Tavern Menu_New England_v3
approx 17" (W) x 25.00" (H)
$425

Tavern Menu, Bar Harbor

Tavern Menu, Bar Harbor
$465

Authentic Reproduction / Menuboard

Authentic Reproduction / Menuboard
24.00" (W) x 31.00" (H)
$625

Authentic Reproduction / Menuboard - ver2

Authentic Reproduction / Menuboard - ver2
24.00" (W) x 31.00" (H)
$625

Tavern Menu Sign_Colonial

Tavern Menu Sign_Colonial
16.00" (W) x 37.00" (H)
$465

Tavern Menu_New England_v3

Tavern Menu_New England_v3
$465

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel
dated 1807 and 1824, overpainted possibly c. 1831 Scantic, Connecticut (section of East Windsor Township)

Interior panel:
16.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$575

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver2

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver2
dated 1807 and 1824, overpainted possibly c. 1831 Scantic, Connecticut (section of East Windsor Township)

Interior panel:
16.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$575 (wrought iron additional)

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver2

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver2
dated 1807 and 1824, overpainted possibly c. 1831 Scantic, Connecticut (section of East Windsor Township)

Interior panel:
16.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$575 (wrought iron additional)

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver2

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver2
dated 1807 and 1824, overpainted possibly c. 1831 Scantic, Connecticut (section of East Windsor Township)

Interior panel:
16.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$575

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver3

Sign for Tarbox’s Inn & Village Hotel - ver3
dated 1807 and 1824, overpainted possibly c. 1831 Scantic, Connecticut (section of East Windsor Township)

Interior panel:
16.00" (W) x 23.00" (H)
$575

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768)

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768) [example 1]
18.50" (W) x 35.00" (H)
$675 (wrought iron hardware included)

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768)

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768) [example 2]
18.50" (W) x 35.00" (H)
$675 (wrought iron hardware included)

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768)

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768) [example 3]
18.50" (W) x 35.00" (H)
$675 (wrought iron hardware included)

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768) [detail]

Sign of the Pine Tree (1768) [detail]

Cigars and Tobaccos_v1

Cigars and Tobaccos_v1
22.00" (W) x 40.00" (H)
$625

Cigars and Tobaccos_v2

Cigars and Tobaccos_v2
22.00" (W) x 40.00" (H)
$625

Sign of the Eagle & Flag

Sign of the Eagle & Flag
16.50" (W) x 19.00" (H)
$525

J Wilder_side1

J Wilder_side1
39.00" (W) x 34.50" (H - exterior of fins)
Please inquire for cost

J Wilder

J Wilder_side2
39.00" (W) x 34.50" (H - exterior of fins)
Please inquire for cost

Starbuck's Tavern

Starbuck's Tavern
29.25" (W) x 12" (H)
$525

Starbuck's Tavern [detail]

Starbuck's Tavern [detail]

Starbuck's Tavern_v2

Starbuck's Tavern_v2
29.25" (W) x 12" (H)
$525

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern
25.00" (W) x 33.00" (H)
$625

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern
Side view w/ molding
25" (W) x 33" (H)
$625

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern
25.00" (W) x 33.00" (H)
$625

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern

Joshua Alden, Inn Tavern
25" (W) x 33" (H)
$625

Sign of the Eagle Tavern (panel) - detail

Sign of the Eagle Tavern (panel)
approx 12.00" (H) x 12.00" (H)
$550

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
approx 32.00" (W) x 8.00" (H)
$450

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
approx 8.00" (H) x 32.00" (W)
$450

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)
34.00" (W) x 17.50" (H)
$675

Original sign painted by renowned American folk artist, Edward Hicks.

The inscription reads:
BIBLIOTHECA EST UTILIS
JUVENIBUS SENIBUS JUCUNDA.

Loosely translated, it says, "A library is useful for both young and old."

For more information on the original sign: http://www.newtownlibrary.com/Sign.html

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)
Detail view - oblique

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)
Detail view - art

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)
Detail view - lettering

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA)
Detail view - molding

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA) - ver2

Authentic Reproduction - Newtown Library Sign (Bucks County, PA) - ver2
34.00" (W) x 17.50" (H)
$675

Original sign painted by renowned American folk artist, Edward Hicks.

The inscription reads:
BIBLIOTHECA EST UTILIS
JUVENIBUS SENIBUS JUCUNDA.

Loosely translated, it says, "A library is useful for both young and old."

For more information on the original sign: http://www.newtownlibrary.com/Sign.html

City Tavern

City Tavern
~16.50" (W) x ~18.00" (H)
$525

Join, or Die

Join, or Die
22.00" (W) x 17.00" (H)
$525
Reproduction of "Join, or Die" - a well-known political cartoon, created by Benjamin Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. The original publication by the Gazette is the earliest known pictorial representation of colonial union produced by a British colonist in America.

Early American Fire-board

Reproduction of an antique fire-board

Custom Menuboard

This is an example of yet another variation of my early American Tavern Menuboards.

General Store Sign

General Store Sign
~21.00" (W) x ~35.00" (H)
$550
Slightly modified reproduction of an old sign that once hung on a small town’s “general store”. Simple and bold, right to the point - such signs were aimed at making connections with the public in need of such provisions.