Old English price tag "1/8" - Coat of Arms

An antique English painted metal price tag, in a cartouche shape with chamfered corners, marked "1/8" in blue lettering on a cream background. This type of signage was used in British grocery stores and shops in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to indicate prices according to the pre-decimal monetary system, expressed in shillings and pence. The upper hole and lower tab allowed for attachment to a display stand, bin, or vertical counter support. The pronounced patina and network of paint cracks attest to prolonged use in a commercial setting.

✦ Origin: England
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1910
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 16.5 × 11 cm (including spike)
✦ Material: Painted metal
✦ Condition: Old used condition, very cracked paint, visible wear and stains overall, marked patina on the reverse.

Authentic Edwardian-era English grocery counter accessory, ideal for an antique signage collection, a "so British" display case, or early 20th-century shop-inspired décor.