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A particularly good example, this double-sided enamel sign for an AA (Automobile Association) Hotel is complete with it's original metal framework and hanging hooks (placed in opposing directions so that the sign wouldn't come unhooked in strong winds). These signs are actually made up of two single-sided enamel signs held together in the framework and are often broken up and sold separately to maximise on profits, so finding an example that displays as it was intended and in such good condition is an increasingly rare, but pleasant surprise.

This sign was produced by the London enamelers 'Franco' (most of the AA's were) and is one example of three variants that can be found; 'Hotel' 'Garage' and 'Motorcycle Specialist'. The sign dates from the 1940s/'50s and features the iconic AA logo and colour way in all it's splendour.
This piece has survived the decades in fantastic condition; it's so clean that I doubt it was ever hung outside, perhaps it wasn't hung at all! The framework is clean and glossy and both faces are clean and glossy. There's a tiny ping of enamel loss in the upper left corners of each face - probably caused when the enamel signs were slid into the frame, other than that it's hard to fault.

The sign measures 79cm high (excluding hooks) x 58.5cm wide x 4cm deep.

• Period: 1940s
• • Price: £760.00
  • €896 Euro
  • $1,012 US Dollar
• Location: London
• • Dimensions: H: 79cm (31.10in)
  • W: 58.5cm (23.03in)
  • D: 4cm (1.57in)