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Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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Jack Hollands
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Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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I came across some attractive mirrors at a pub over the weekend. When studying them very closely, I noticed that the shade was jagged along the edge, as though it was printed. Do signs like this get printed at all? The lettering is definitely hand drawn, as there are subtle differences in the letters.

Would anyone be able to shed any light on these pieces please?

There was some examples of beautiful sign-writing on the doors around the pub.
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Doug Bernhardt
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Re: Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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Hi Jack. I've seen quite a few of these Fuller pieces over the years. Everytime I get to London I'll spend time in search of these. There are sooooo many Fuller, Smith and Turner's glass pieces about I can't imagine they weren't printed over gold and silver in some manner. I've sent this link off to someone who might know more than I as I've never had the chance to see the back of one nor have I looked "THAT" closely. I certainly will on next visit.
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Re: Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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I believe it's a silk screening process. I've been researching it some more. Designs can be painted or drawn up then made into a screen for multiple productions. Thanks for your reply!
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Re: Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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Hi Again....I have used that process many many times. Its the jagged edges you mention that bother me. You do get saw-toothing with direct emulsion over a course screen but at that time there's no possibility that they were doing that. Hand cut screens or a method of painting a resist on the screen is pretty likely.
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Re: Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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Wow that mirror looks identical! The print technician showed men's one screen printing she did on a window at Uni and it also had the jagged edges from the mesh screen. It's only noticeable up close and by those who care to study them in detail. So I think it's safe to say we are in te minority of people it bothers haha
Do you know what date these were produced?
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Re: Signage at the Cock and Bull - Sutton

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Mine is a guess only at early part of last century. Just a guess because of the Art Nouveau-ish border. We'll have to hope someone knows something more. Pretty great stuff eh?
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