Featured LARGE 49 x 37 WOODEN LONDON DRY DOCKS SIGN w/WOOD PORTHOLE - REAL?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I bought this at a auction. It's made of wood including the porthole.
    It measures 49" x 37.5"
    I googled London Dry Dock but didn't find anything.
    Is this a real advertising sign?
    Maybe a piece from a play or movie?
    Any help would be appreciated.
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Some signs are newly made and 'antiqued'. Looks like this could be one of those. Just something people like in their home.
    I could be wrong, of course, but that staining and the rickety construction don't look good to me.
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Nice though I concur.
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Fantasy decorators piece. The real ones are far better made: and they'd not have the red ensign on!
     
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  5. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    There were no dry docks in London, nearest was at Chatham dockyard on the Medway.
     
    afantiques, Feb 2, 2018
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  6. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks all - at least I only paid $30 - now I hope to sell it at my yard sale; the thing is too big!
     
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Also true, so even more fantasy.
     
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