An antique English painted metal price tag, cartouche-shaped with chamfered corners, marked "8 D." in blue lettering on a cream background, with a painted border. This denomination corresponds to eight pence in the pre-decimal British monetary system, used before the 1971 reform. This type of signage was used in grocery stores, cheese shops, and food businesses to indicate prices directly on bins, baskets, or displays. The metal rod allowed for direct insertion into the merchandise or countertops. The patina and the network of paint cracks attest to authentic commercial use at the turn of the 20th century.
✦ Origin: England ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1910 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 17.5 × 11 cm (including spike) ✦ Material: Painted metal ✦ Condition: Significant signs of age and use, cracked and patinated paint, visible stains and scuffs
Authentic Edwardian-era English grocery counter accessory, ideal for a collection of antique shop signage or a "so British" decoration.
