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Enamel sign manufacturers of the US

Enamel sign manufacturers of the US

Stephen Wilkinson

The history of enamel advertising signs in the US is a tale of innovation, industrial power and iconic craftsmanship. By the turn of the century, US entrepreneurs had embraced the trend,...

Enamel sign manufacturers of the US

Stephen Wilkinson

The history of enamel advertising signs in the US is a tale of innovation, industrial power and iconic craftsmanship. By the turn of the century, US entrepreneurs had embraced the trend,...

From factory floor to your door – how enamel signs were made

From factory floor to your door – how enamel si...

Stephen Wilkinson

Enamel sign manufacturing was once a booming business. The early 20th century saw rapid technological development and increasing globalisation, as well as a growing awareness of the importance of advertising....

From factory floor to your door – how enamel si...

Stephen Wilkinson

Enamel sign manufacturing was once a booming business. The early 20th century saw rapid technological development and increasing globalisation, as well as a growing awareness of the importance of advertising....

How to start collecting vintage enamel signs

How to start collecting vintage enamel signs

Stephen Wilkinson

Vintage enamel signs have surged in popularity, with their vibrant colours and iconic designs luring in aficionados and casual buyers alike. But whether you’re in the market for a collectible...

How to start collecting vintage enamel signs

Stephen Wilkinson

Vintage enamel signs have surged in popularity, with their vibrant colours and iconic designs luring in aficionados and casual buyers alike. But whether you’re in the market for a collectible...

How vintage signs were manufactured and enamel coated

How vintage signs were manufactured and enamel ...

Stephen Wilkinson

Enamel sign manufacturing was once a booming business. The early 20th century saw rapid technological development and increasing globalisation, as well as a growing awareness of the importance of advertising....

How vintage signs were manufactured and enamel ...

Stephen Wilkinson

Enamel sign manufacturing was once a booming business. The early 20th century saw rapid technological development and increasing globalisation, as well as a growing awareness of the importance of advertising....

The Art of Street Jewellery book review

The Art of Street Jewellery book review

Stephen Wilkinson

Written by Christopher Baglee and Andrew Morley, this 240-page book titled The art of street jewellery is a delightful pictorial journey (no fewer than 2,500 full-colour photos) through 80 years of advertising.

The Art of Street Jewellery book review

Stephen Wilkinson

Written by Christopher Baglee and Andrew Morley, this 240-page book titled The art of street jewellery is a delightful pictorial journey (no fewer than 2,500 full-colour photos) through 80 years of advertising.

A. Simpson & Son Ltd – Adelaide enamel sign makers

A. Simpson & Son Ltd – Adelaide enamel sign makers

Stephen Wilkinson

  In the late 1800s, porcelain enamel signs were starting to take off. Adorning walls and storefronts, they soon swept across Europe in a glossy wave of colour. Their incredible...

A. Simpson & Son Ltd – Adelaide enamel sign makers

Stephen Wilkinson

  In the late 1800s, porcelain enamel signs were starting to take off. Adorning walls and storefronts, they soon swept across Europe in a glossy wave of colour. Their incredible...