Antique early 20th century Original Railway Fogging Machines Sign Spalding No2.

Provenance: we believe this came From the Chris Aitken Collection, a noted railwayana collection. No maker’s mark is visible on the sign itself, so the attribution is based on collection provenance rather than a manufacturer’s mark.

Antique early 20th century Original Railway Fogging Machines Sign – Spalding No. 2 – GN & GE ( great northern & great Eastern From the Chris Aitken Collection?

42 cm wide

28 cm tall to top of hook

2 cm depth

Some age related wear hand written original sign ! Not reproduction!!!! This was probably originally the front of the box to keep the detonators in.

A wonderfully characterful original railway sign reading “Fogging Machines – Spalding No. 2”, hand-painted in pale lettering on a black-painted wooden board with its hanging tab still present.

This is a fascinating piece of railwayana, most likely relating to railway fog-signalling equipment. In traditional railway use, fog signals were detonators placed on the rail to warn drivers during poor visibility. Fogging machines allowed these detonators to be placed and managed more efficiently, making this a particularly interesting sign for collectors of signal-box, station and railway safety equipment.

The wording Spalding No. 2 gives the piece strong local interest, especially for collectors of Lincolnshire railway history and British railwayana.

This piece we believe comes from the Chris Aitken Collection, giving it added appeal for serious railwayana collectors. The sign has a beautifully aged surface, with scratches, rubbing, paint wear and working-life marks throughout. It has exactly the kind of authentic patina that makes old railway pieces so desirable.

With the Chris Aitken Collection provenance, more research required may increase its value

Provenance is stated as supplied. No maker’s mark is visible, and the sign is sold as an original railwayana item from the Chris Aitken Collection, with age-related wear as shown.