Mystery LNER Enamel Signs

[trawest]

Whilst having a good clear out of my "Man Cave" recently I came across these "LNER Return to Doncaster" Enamel signs. I have no idea how and when they were acquired nor any knowledge as to what these would have been attached too when in use (Wicker Baskets?).

 

If anybody knows the origin of these signs the information received would be most appreciated.

 

I have no particular wish to hold onto these as they have lain hidden in the house for a number of years and, with the obvious damage to the Enamel, I doubt if there is any monitory value to them but would like to see them go to a good home.

 

Trawest

[chris p bacon]

Put them in one of the specialist auctions, you'd be surprised just what value they will achieve.

 

I currently have my eye out for some fairly common enamel door signs and they regularly go for £150-250 each

[Steamport Southport]

Yes. You'll be surprised.

 

Currently quite sought after by pubs and restaurants that have a vague railway theme/connection.

 

 

 

Jason

[Michael Hodgson]

I've seen quite a lot of enamel signs but not seen any like that before, so no idea what they're off. 

The holes look as though they are for screws, which makes it unlikely that they would be for wicker baskets - something wooden seems more likely - perhaps crates for some sort of supplies or spares?

Don't worry about the chipped enamel.  It's expected with these old signs. 

The chips can be expertly repaired, but I don't think it enhances the value  

[trawest]

Thank you for the responses to my original post and the suggestion to put them in a specialist auction. Having contacted one particular Auction site I was indeed surprised by the valuation given considering their condition but still none the wiser as to where they originated from.

 

Trawest