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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Big Tree Petrol BowserBig Tree Petrol Bowser
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$15,499.99 - Regular price
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Important Historical NZ Bust P.A BickertonImportant Historical NZ Bust P.A Bickerton
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$1,499.99 - Regular price
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Vintage Camel Cigarettes Light BoxVintage Camel Cigarettes Light Box
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Antique Diamond Brand Gunpowder TinAntique Diamond Brand Gunpowder Tin
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An Antique EC No.3 Sporting PowderAn Antique EC No.3 Sporting Powder
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Antique Amberite Gunpowder TinAntique Amberite Gunpowder Tin
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Early Auckland Enamel SignEarly Auckland Enamel Sign
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Vintage Railway Crossing SignVintage Railway Crossing Sign
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Beckmeter Petrol BowserBeckmeter Petrol Bowser
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$4,199.99 - Regular price
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A Primitive Large Wooden PropellerA Primitive Large Wooden Propeller
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Antique Rowing OarsAntique Rowing Oars
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Vintage Coleman's Mustard BoxVintage Coleman's Mustard Box
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Enamel Mobil Oil SignEnamel Mobil Oil Sign
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Vintage Holden Dealership SignVintage Holden Dealership Sign
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Vintage Holden Dealership SignVintage Holden Dealership Sign
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Esso Hi Boy Oil PumpEsso Hi Boy Oil Pump
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A Vintage NZ Herald Newspaper StandA Vintage NZ Herald Newspaper Stand
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An Antique Bell CastingAn Antique Bell Casting
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Vintage Royal Enfield PosterVintage Royal Enfield Poster
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MPL Wiper Blades Advertising CardMPL Wiper Blades Advertising Card
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Vintage Ford Advertising CardVintage Ford Advertising Card
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Vintage Wilbroc Advertising CardVintage Wilbroc Advertising Card
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Industrial Cabinet From HuntlyIndustrial Cabinet From Huntly
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Vintage Du Pont Paints Light Box SignVintage Du Pont Paints Light Box Sign
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Vintage Repco CabinetVintage Repco Cabinet
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Industrial Blackhawk Tool CabinetIndustrial Blackhawk Tool Cabinet
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Romac Car Keys DisplayRomac Car Keys Display
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Plume Disc Enamel SignPlume Disc Enamel Sign
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Large Vintage Hamilton BillboardLarge Vintage Hamilton Billboard
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Large Double Sided BNZ SignLarge Double Sided BNZ Sign
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KLG Spark Plugs Advertising BannerKLG Spark Plugs Advertising Banner
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Blue Bell Tobacco Enamel SignBlue Bell Tobacco Enamel Sign
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Double Sided Castrol Enamel SignDouble Sided Castrol Enamel Sign
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Texaco Enamel SignTexaco Enamel Sign
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Vintage Lucas Bulbs Advertising RackVintage Lucas Bulbs Advertising Rack
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Vintage Repco PBR CabinetVintage Repco PBR Cabinet
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Shell Brake Fluid TinShell Brake Fluid Tin
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Large Shellite Oil TinLarge Shellite Oil Tin
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Supreme Oil Bowser SignSupreme Oil Bowser Sign
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BP Oil Bowser SignBP Oil Bowser Sign
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$249.99 - Regular price
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Mobil Oil Bowser SignMobil Oil Bowser Sign
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Antique Christchurch ChalkboardAntique Christchurch Chalkboard
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Auckland Courthouse BustAuckland Courthouse Bust
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Auto Machine Manufacturing Co Ltd Honors BoardAuto Machine Manufacturing Co Ltd Honors Board
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AC Spark Plugs Counter Top CabinetAC Spark Plugs Counter Top Cabinet
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$994.99 - Regular price
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Interesting Wormald Brother's SignInteresting Wormald Brother's Sign
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$549.99 - Regular price
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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.