Wheat and Laurel Gable Plaque in Antique Brass

The Sign

A squared plate with a shallow gable at the head and open rafter lines beneath it, and a branch curving up each side of the field, wheat ears at the top of it and laurel leaves below. Three lines: the number large at the top, the family name across the middle, and the established year on a narrow band at the foot.

Craftsmanship

Electroformed metal over a sculpted form, finished in antique brass. The lettering and the design stand off a dark textured ground at more than one height, so the piece reads as modeled rather than stamped. The metal is bonded to the surface rather than painted or plated, so there is nothing on it to chip, flake or peel.

Sealed under a UV-protective finish and weather-treated, so it holds its color outside, on a gatepost, a pillar or the wall by the door.

Personalization

The number, the family name and the established year are yours, as 142, THE MILLER FAMILY and EST. 2009 are in the pictures. Only the number is required. A design preview comes back by email, and once you approve it the sign leaves the workshop in five to seven business days.

Specifications

• Material: electroformed metal over a sculpted form
• Finish: antique brass on a dark textured ground
• Shape: squared plate with a shallow gable head, wheat and laurel branches to each side
• Sizes: eleven, from 6 x 4 to 10 x 10 inches
• UV-protected and weather-treated for outdoor use
• Made to order in our own workshop

Mounting

Three ways, chosen at checkout.

• Keyhole slots: two screws in the wall, and it lifts off whenever you want to move it.
• Peel-and-stick tape: sealed strips already on the back. Needs a smooth, clean, dry surface.
• Floating stud mount: threaded studs stand it clear of the wall, so a shadow falls underneath.

Hardware and instructions are included.

Care

Wipe clean. Avoid harsh cleaners.