Vintage Hand-Painted Wood "STRAWBERRIES" and "RIVERWAE" Signs, Circa 1920s-50s
Vintage Hand-Painted Wood "STRAWBERRIES" and "RIVERWAE" Signs, Circa 1920s-50s
Vintage Hand-Painted Wood "STRAWBERRIES" and "RIVERWAE" Signs, Circa 1920s-50s. Likely constructed from pine, each single-board sign boasts a sawtooth detail on the ends.
The “STRAWBERRIES” sign is double-sided with a deep forest green ground and cream hand-painted lettering. Circa 1950s. Pencil lines are still visible on the surface, for planning letter placement and spacing. Original hanging hardware is no longer in place, and has been replaced with period correct o-rings.
The “RIVERWAE” sign is single-sided with a cream ground and bold black lettering, both beautifully weathered by the elements. Circa 1920s. The ground shows the wood grain through the surface paint. The majority of the original hanging hardware is intact, with four links of wrought iron chain on one side. The spelling of the word “Riverwae” is especially intriguing here, as we haven’t found any references similar. It’s possible this was a colloquial reference to the name of an actual river.
EACH SIGN SOLD SEPARATELY
STRAWBERRIES
CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition. Light surface wear and fading to lettering on one side of sign, as detailed in images. Hanging hardware has been replaced with period-correct o-rings.
SPECS: 28" L | 5 3/4" Sign H | 6 1/4" Height to Hardware | 3/4" Depth
RIVERWAE
CONDITION: Excellent antique condition. Surface wear present, with areas of faded paint where wood grain is visible, as detailed in images. The bold lettering is largely intact, with only small areas of paint loss. The majority of the original hanging hardware / chain is intact (with areas of rust and finish variation present), with one antique o-ring sub.
SPECS: 35 3/4" L | 7" Sign Height | 11 3/4" H with Chain | 3/4" Sign Depth
