Signs

The earliest sign identified is this example that must date to 1896 or 7. Note that it says Ariel - late Dunlop, a clear reference to the fact that the Ariel cycles were originally the Dunlop cycles.

The red and white enamelled sign seems to be the most common survivor. It exists in several forms, flat to be mouted against a wall or thicker so that one edge can be mounted on a wall with the sign sticking out. The text reads Cycles and Motors or Motor Bicycles. Some examples are shown.

Another style had a grey background with lettering in red and dark green and another dark green with a red edging line.

The most elaborate sign is the Serpent and Wheel motif, dating to the early 1900's. My one unfortunately has lost the bottom few inches where it has rusted away.

There were also Fleet signs.

 

 

 

 

 

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