Antiques and Collectables
Antiques and collectables from all walks of life have seen a resurgence in recent years as antique hunters search far and wide to uncover that perfect piece for their collection. It’s hard to put a finger on why, but there is something exceptional about an antique sign that fills a room with timeless charm and delivers flavours of times long past. Enamel signs and other collectable advertisement items of yesteryear are sought out as conversation pieces for the home thanks to their eye-popping lettering and vivid colours. Whether you’re an expert antiquer who specializes in a specific category or completely new to the scene and willing to grasp whatever catches your eye, Salvage Place is here to help. We have collected antique and collectable signs from across New Zealand and further afield to bring you the best collection of vintage items possible. Our collection is constantly updating, so have a browse online or give us a ring to enquire about our products.
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1915 'Drink My Coca' Advertising Tray1915 'Drink My Coca' Advertising Tray
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1916 'Elaine' Coca Cola Tray1916 'Elaine' Coca Cola Tray
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A Vintage Train Signal LightA Vintage Train Signal Light
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Drink Duff's Advertising MirrorDrink Duff's Advertising Mirror
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Large Pennzoil SignLarge Pennzoil Sign
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A Vintage Dunedin Factory SignA Vintage Dunedin Factory Sign
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Cletrac Crawler Hub Casting MouldCletrac Crawler Hub Casting Mould
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Vintage Aeroplane PropellerVintage Aeroplane Propeller
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Steinlager Neon SignSteinlager Neon Sign
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A Vintage Pukekohe SignA Vintage Pukekohe Sign
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Fanta Advertising SignFanta Advertising Sign
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NZ Herald Newspaper StandNZ Herald Newspaper Stand
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Early Speedwell Motor Oil TinEarly Speedwell Motor Oil Tin
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A Vintage RC Swamp BuggyA Vintage RC Swamp Buggy
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A Large Paper Mache Graf ZeppelinA Large Paper Mache Graf Zeppelin
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Aeroshell Oil TinAeroshell Oil Tin
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A Vintage Triang Pedal CarA Vintage Triang Pedal Car
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A Vintage Speed RacerA Vintage Speed Racer
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Lion Red Advertising ClockLion Red Advertising Clock
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Old Hypnotherapy SignOld Hypnotherapy Sign
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A Vintage Educational PosterA Vintage Educational Poster
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Castrol Oil BottlesCastrol Oil Bottles
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Plume Enamel SignPlume Enamel Sign
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BP Gilbarco Petrol BowserBP Gilbarco Petrol Bowser
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Coca Cola Vending MachineCoca Cola Vending Machine
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Early Gold Leaf SignEarly Gold Leaf Sign
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Vincent County Council Hand Painted SignVincent County Council Hand Painted Sign
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Early Leather Bicycle HelmetEarly Leather Bicycle Helmet
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c1983 Schlüter Heli-Boy Superiorc1983 Schlüter Heli-Boy Superior
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Atlantic Motor Oil BannerAtlantic Motor Oil Banner
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c1950s Gilbarco Petrol Bowserc1950s Gilbarco Petrol Bowser
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Winchester Repeating Arms MirrorWinchester Repeating Arms Mirror
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Southern Cross Petrol BoxSouthern Cross Petrol Box
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Pratt's Petrol BoxPratt's Petrol Box
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Union Kerosene Petrol BoxUnion Kerosene Petrol Box
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Speedon Motor Spirit Petrol BoxSpeedon Motor Spirit Petrol Box
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Europa Petrol BoxEuropa Petrol Box
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Texaco Motor Spirit Petrol BoxTexaco Motor Spirit Petrol Box
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Caltex Petrol BoxCaltex Petrol Box
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Pynol Motor Spirit Petrol BoxPynol Motor Spirit Petrol Box
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Gilmore Motor Spirit Petrol BoxGilmore Motor Spirit Petrol Box
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Aerial Motor Spirit Petrol BoxAerial Motor Spirit Petrol Box
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Shell Imperial Spirit Petrol BoxShell Imperial Spirit Petrol Box
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Enamel Signs
When you think of vintage signs, you'll most likely picture the enamel/porcelain signs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As early as the 1880s, companies saw the advantages of enamel as durable and weather-resistant material. Although these signs were first made in Germany, the manufacturing technique soon spread around the world, where their bold colours and eye-catching graphics were put to good use advertising cigarettes, motor oil, kitchen ingredients, and soaps, to name a few. With the onset of World War II, however, many of these signs were destroyed for the base metal they contained. Their resulting rarity makes them attractive to collectors.
Collectable tin Signs
Tin signs have also been used since the late 19th century; they became more popular after the war and were often produced as a cheap alternative to enamel signs. Unlike their enamel companions, tin signs are prone to rust and degradation, making good ones harder to find.
Beware Fake Collectables
Early advertising is very collectable these days, with some rare signs selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. With this increased interest in vintage collectables, the market has been swamped with fakes recently. When starting to collect antique collectables, it is best to check with an expert when making a purchase; as your collection grows, so will your knowledge of the signs of fraud. Here at Salvage Place, we support aspiring antiquers and will help you validate any antique items you may have acquired; give us a ring or send through a photo of the item, and we will help in any way we can.
Get lost in a World of Forgotten Antiques with Salvage Place
Advertising antiques and collectables are a fantastic way to add a little timeless charm to your home. However, finding authentic pieces is harder than ever before; you may be lucky enough to uncover a hidden treasure at your local garage sale, but the chances are low. Your best source of collector items will always be antique stores like Salvage Place; we have an extensive range that's constantly changing; give us a ring today to find out more about our unique collection.