World War II plaques - Plaque (2) - Wood
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A pair of original British Second World War signs, dated circa 1943, in good used condition with minor signs of ageing and staining.
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Set of 2 British Enamelled Plates (WWII) - London Street Alert & Incendiary Bomb Precautions (Home Guard)
Detailed Description:
Description:
Excellent collection lot consisting of two original enamelled steel plates from the World War II era (United Kingdom), both mounted on protective wooden bases ready for display.
1. Plate "Corporation of London - Caution"
• Text: "Corporation of London. Caution. This basket is for orange peel, banana skins or similar refuse, must not be thrown on the public way. By order Alfred T. Roach, Town Clerk, Guildhall."
• Context: Official civil public health plate from London, dated between 1940 and 1946, the period during which Alfred T. Roach held office. Features a decorative arched top.
2. Military Plate "Precautions - A W Bombs"
• Text: Strict safety instructions for handling explosive devices (e.g., "A W Bombs fire instantly on breaking in air... Store under water if possible").
• Context: Original military safety plate installed inside the wooden crates that carried the famous self‑igniting incendiary grenades No. 76 (Albright & Wilson), widely distributed to the British Home Guard as anti‑town-raid defense during World War II.
Condition:
The plates show an authentic patina with signs of use and age, including some enamel loss and superficial oxidation at the edges and around the fixings, which enhances their historical character and originality. The text remains perfectly legible on both. The wooden backs show the natural, rustic wear of the era.
Approximate dimensions (each enamel plate):
• Plate "A W Bombs": 30.5 cm x 20.5 cm
• Plate "Caution": 20.3 cm x 19.6 cm
Set of 2 British Enamelled Plates (WWII) - London Street Alert & Incendiary Bomb Precautions (Home Guard)
Detailed Description:
Description:
Excellent collection lot consisting of two original enamelled steel plates from the World War II era (United Kingdom), both mounted on protective wooden bases ready for display.
1. Plate "Corporation of London - Caution"
• Text: "Corporation of London. Caution. This basket is for orange peel, banana skins or similar refuse, must not be thrown on the public way. By order Alfred T. Roach, Town Clerk, Guildhall."
• Context: Official civil public health plate from London, dated between 1940 and 1946, the period during which Alfred T. Roach held office. Features a decorative arched top.
2. Military Plate "Precautions - A W Bombs"
• Text: Strict safety instructions for handling explosive devices (e.g., "A W Bombs fire instantly on breaking in air... Store under water if possible").
• Context: Original military safety plate installed inside the wooden crates that carried the famous self‑igniting incendiary grenades No. 76 (Albright & Wilson), widely distributed to the British Home Guard as anti‑town-raid defense during World War II.
Condition:
The plates show an authentic patina with signs of use and age, including some enamel loss and superficial oxidation at the edges and around the fixings, which enhances their historical character and originality. The text remains perfectly legible on both. The wooden backs show the natural, rustic wear of the era.
Approximate dimensions (each enamel plate):
• Plate "A W Bombs": 30.5 cm x 20.5 cm
• Plate "Caution": 20.3 cm x 19.6 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
2
Title
World War II plaques
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
320 cm
Weight
5 kg
Estimated period
1943
Qualification
Original/official
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