Lot 174

Vintage Highway Construction "SLOW" Double-Sided Metal Road Work Sign, 18 x 18 Inches

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Vintage Highway Construction "SLOW" Double-Sided Metal Road Work Sign, 18 x 18 Inches

Current Bid: $5

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by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An authentic vintage highway and road construction "SLOW" traffic control sign, executed in the iconic orange and black color scheme synonymous with American roadway maintenance. Featuring bold black "SLOW" lettering centered within an orange diamond on an octagonal steel panel, the sign was designed to provide maximum visibility to approaching motorists through active construction and maintenance zones. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel for demanding outdoor service, this double-sided example displays an honest working patina accumulated through years of field use. Surface scratches, paint loss, edge wear, and scattered oxidation attest to its authentic service history while enhancing its industrial appeal. The vivid orange field and bold typography continue to provide exceptional visual impact. Original highway construction signs have become increasingly desirable among collectors of transportation memorabilia, industrial Americana, and architectural salvage. Their clean graphics and genuine utility make them striking decorative pieces for garages, workshops, commercial interiors, lofts, and vintage sign collections. Measures approximately 18 inches by 18 inches.

  • Condition: Good original roadside-used condition. Exhibits surface scratches, paint loss, edge wear, scattered oxidation, minor bends, and wear consistent with prolonged outdoor service. Graphics remain bold and highly displayable.

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