Vintage Philadelphia Chestnut St. Sign

$135.00

Early Vintage "CHESTNUT ST." street sign, made of painted metal. It’s not a fake.  The sign features a white background with black, raised letters and displays significant rust and patina. 

Description and Information

  • Style: metal,  raised lettering and a cream/white background, is characteristic of street signs used in the mid-20th century (1930-70’s).  Some similar signs are associated with areas in Pennsylvania, such as Philadelphia.

  • Condition: the real deal. Not a repo.  The sign exhibits substantial rust, chipped paint, and wear, which is often referred to as "patina" by collectors.

Early Vintage "CHESTNUT ST." street sign, made of painted metal. It’s not a fake.  The sign features a white background with black, raised letters and displays significant rust and patina. 

Description and Information

  • Style: metal,  raised lettering and a cream/white background, is characteristic of street signs used in the mid-20th century (1930-70’s).  Some similar signs are associated with areas in Pennsylvania, such as Philadelphia.

  • Condition: the real deal. Not a repo.  The sign exhibits substantial rust, chipped paint, and wear, which is often referred to as "patina" by collectors.