{"product_id":"antique-wall-mounted-double-sided-enamel-bus-stop-sign-maidstone-corporation","title":"Antique Wall Mounted Double Sided Enamel Bus Stop Sign Maidstone Corporation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Wall Mounted Double Sided Enamel Bus Stop Sign Maidstone Corporation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid 20th Century c.1950\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eA highly collectible enamel bus stop sign for \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eMaidstone Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThis original transport sign displays the authentic wear and patina from genuine street signs of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eThe design features a white enamel with bold red lettering making it eye-catching for maximum visibility. At the top sits the Maidstone borough coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eThe sign reads “CORPORATION BUS STOP REQUEST,” clearly showing its function within the town’s transport system. It also includes directional instruction text “Q’ THIS SIDE,” guiding passengers to queue correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eOriginally mounted at roadside bus stops with the fitted bracket flange, this double-sided sign would have been visible from both directions, serving as an essential piece of public transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA superb piece of British transport history, ideal for collectors of enamel signs, transport memorabilia or antique advertising. A great decor piece for any garage \/ man cave or as part of a growing or established collection of advertising pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 28cm x 30cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: With wear typical of age and use. Please see images. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 8835 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53321863889238,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/IMG_6147.jpg?v=1777395591","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-wall-mounted-double-sided-enamel-bus-stop-sign-maidstone-corporation","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}