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The Golden Age of Reverse Glass Signs and Signwriting

A few images of times gone by of the older generation of craftsmen at work in there studios, brilliant cutting and glass embossing.

David SmithMarch 28, 2011

Portfolio

Dave Smith Victorian Reverse Glass Sign

Made for the end credits of my film which you can see here. Acid etched lettering with 23crt Gold-Leaf blended to 12crt Gold. The background was hand painted and finger blended , all the lettering was hand written and then…

David SmithDecember 4, 2010

Step By Step

P.H.Zang Brewing Co – Step by Step

This Victorian reverse glass sign was made for a local pub in my town. It was designed from an original trade card that Rick Glawson bought from an advertising show in Los Angeles.

David SmithOctober 3, 2010

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The Golden Age of Reverse Glass Signs and Signwriting

Dave Smith Victorian Reverse Glass Sign

P.H.Zang Brewing Co – Step by Step

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