Grosvenor Crescent SW1 - Most Expensive Street in Britain (1950s)
Grosvenor Crescent SW1 - City of Westminster
Circa 1950s. Iron and vitreous enamel street sign. Produced for the City of Westminster. 91cm x 32cm. Condition: Excellent in-situ condition; Some rust, chips and mounting holes at edges.
Grosvenor Crescent is the most expensive residential street in the United Kingdom, with the average property commanding over £20 Million. With its arcing Grade II-listed terrace, Grosvenor Crescent lies in the heart of the Belgravia connecting Belgrave Square to Hyde Park Corner. It sits just below Knightsbridge and Park Lane.
This original vitreous enamel sign can be dated approximately to mid-century, after the Ministry of Transport Standard typeface was issued (1933).
Many City of Westminster signs were replaced in 1966 when the Government formed the Design Research Unit (DRU), lead by Sir Mischa Black - who designed the modern flanged signs we see today. Fortunately there are still some Victorian, Edwardian and mid-century examples scattered around Westminster.
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Grosvenor Crescent SW1 - City of Westminster
Circa 1950s. Iron and vitreous enamel street sign. Produced for the City of Westminster. 91cm x 32cm. Condition: Excellent in-situ condition; Some rust, chips and mounting holes at edges.
Grosvenor Crescent is the most expensive residential street in the United Kingdom, with the average property commanding over £20 Million. With its arcing Grade II-listed terrace, Grosvenor Crescent lies in the heart of the Belgravia connecting Belgrave Square to Hyde Park Corner. It sits just below Knightsbridge and Park Lane.
This original vitreous enamel sign can be dated approximately to mid-century, after the Ministry of Transport Standard typeface was issued (1933).
Many City of Westminster signs were replaced in 1966 when the Government formed the Design Research Unit (DRU), lead by Sir Mischa Black - who designed the modern flanged signs we see today. Fortunately there are still some Victorian, Edwardian and mid-century examples scattered around Westminster.
FREE UK DELIVERY. Non-UK Delivery available, please request a quotation
Grosvenor Crescent SW1 - City of Westminster
Circa 1950s. Iron and vitreous enamel street sign. Produced for the City of Westminster. 91cm x 32cm. Condition: Excellent in-situ condition; Some rust, chips and mounting holes at edges.
Grosvenor Crescent is the most expensive residential street in the United Kingdom, with the average property commanding over £20 Million. With its arcing Grade II-listed terrace, Grosvenor Crescent lies in the heart of the Belgravia connecting Belgrave Square to Hyde Park Corner. It sits just below Knightsbridge and Park Lane.
This original vitreous enamel sign can be dated approximately to mid-century, after the Ministry of Transport Standard typeface was issued (1933).
Many City of Westminster signs were replaced in 1966 when the Government formed the Design Research Unit (DRU), lead by Sir Mischa Black - who designed the modern flanged signs we see today. Fortunately there are still some Victorian, Edwardian and mid-century examples scattered around Westminster.
FREE UK DELIVERY. Non-UK Delivery available, please request a quotation