This is an original early London Underground PADDINGTON station roundel, the full 24 inch version. Weighing in at 10 kilos, it was built to be seen through steam, soot, and the daily tide of commuters moving in and out of one of London’s great railway gateways.
The classic three part construction is all here. The red bullseye, still bold and glossy. The deep blue name bar with that unmistakable Johnston lettering spelling PADDINGTON in clean, confident white.
The enamel shows expected wear. Light surface scratches, minor marks, a bit of history in the red field. Nothing distracting. Just evidence that this sign once lived a real life underground rather than in a collector’s loft. The color remains strong, the graphics sharp. It still does exactly what it was designed to do. It commands attention.
Mounted to an MDF board for stability, it is ready to hang and enjoy. It comes with a two part bracket system, one fixed to the sign and one to the wall, making installation straightforward and secure.
This is an original early London Underground PADDINGTON station roundel, the full 24 inch version. Weighing in at 10 kilos, it was built to be seen through steam, soot, and the daily tide of commuters moving in and out of one of London’s great railway gateways.
The classic three part construction is all here. The red bullseye, still bold and glossy. The deep blue name bar with that unmistakable Johnston lettering spelling PADDINGTON in clean, confident white.
The enamel shows expected wear. Light surface scratches, minor marks, a bit of history in the red field. Nothing distracting. Just evidence that this sign once lived a real life underground rather than in a collector’s loft. The color remains strong, the graphics sharp. It still does exactly what it was designed to do. It commands attention.
Mounted to an MDF board for stability, it is ready to hang and enjoy. It comes with a two part bracket system, one fixed to the sign and one to the wall, making installation straightforward and secure.
