Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

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Lot 702: Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Popeye "Hold Tight" Sign

This auction ended on December 11, 2025.

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

A vintage hand-painted wooden sign depicting the character Popeye. The stylized cartoon character, reminiscent of a sailor, features a wide grin. The face is rendered in faded red/pink with black outlines and a white cap. Adjacent to the character, the text “Hold Tight” is prominently displayed in bold red lettering with a dark grey or black shadow effect. Constructed from a single plank of weathered wood, the sign exhibits significant wear consistent with age and exposure. The overall style suggests a mid-20th-century folk art or advertising aesthetic.
24” x 8”