“UndergrounD”
Vitreous enamel on rolled iron. White lettering on blue background. Size 165cm x 30cm. No makers mark. Excellent in-situ condition. A few minor chips and scratches on the front with some surface rust and stains on the rear.
It is believed this large enamel “UndergrounD” panel was the centre of a 3-piece roundel sign. It’s measurements are consistent with roundels mounted in stations designed by architect Charles Holden in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Still in situ in a number of stations (eg Tooting Bec), this roundel style was used above stairways. Given the condition of this sign, it has clearly spent its life sheltered from the elements.
Whilst we may never know which station it has come from, Balham station (Northern line) is a strong contender. Here, the stairway roundel has been replaced at some point with a modern one-piece enamel sign (see photo). Balham Underground station opened in 1926. This style of UndergrounD wordmark, Johnston typeface between two dashed lines, was first seen on maps and marketing from 1919 and on signage from the early 1920s.
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“UndergrounD”
Vitreous enamel on rolled iron. White lettering on blue background. Size 165cm x 30cm. No makers mark. Excellent in-situ condition. A few minor chips and scratches on the front with some surface rust and stains on the rear.
It is believed this large enamel “UndergrounD” panel was the centre of a 3-piece roundel sign. It’s measurements are consistent with roundels mounted in stations designed by architect Charles Holden in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Still in situ in a number of stations (eg Tooting Bec), this roundel style was used above stairways. Given the condition of this sign, it has clearly spent its life sheltered from the elements.
Whilst we may never know which station it has come from, Balham station (Northern line) is a strong contender. Here, the stairway roundel has been replaced at some point with a modern one-piece enamel sign (see photo). Balham Underground station opened in 1926. This style of UndergrounD wordmark, Johnston typeface between two dashed lines, was first seen on maps and marketing from 1919 and on signage from the early 1920s.
Free UK Postage. For international shipping, please request a quotation.
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