Vintage 1950s ‘No Hand Signals’ sign

An unusual 1950s metal sign.

Humorous out of context, but it would originally have been used in the back window of a car, to indicate the driver was physically unable to wind down their window and indicate with their arm which direction they are turning.

That’s right, there was a time before a motor car was fitted with anything as hi tech as a flashing light, and the driver was expected to stick their arm into incoming traffic to show which way they were going, and also that they were slowing down etc. Much like cyclists should.

The 70+ year old sign is showing light flecks of rust to its surface, with holes to the top corners for screwing, nailing or bolting onto a wall or surface.

It strikes me it could still be a useful or witty sign to display in a car to dissuade the more expressive and impatient drivers, or you may have a good idea of where it could be useful in your own life.

Measures 28cm wide X 12.5cm tall.

An unusual 1950s metal sign.

Humorous out of context, but it would originally have been used in the back window of a car, to indicate the driver was physically unable to wind down their window and indicate with their arm which direction they are turning.

That’s right, there was a time before a motor car was fitted with anything as hi tech as a flashing light, and the driver was expected to stick their arm into incoming traffic to show which way they were going, and also that they were slowing down etc. Much like cyclists should.

The 70+ year old sign is showing light flecks of rust to its surface, with holes to the top corners for screwing, nailing or bolting onto a wall or surface.

It strikes me it could still be a useful or witty sign to display in a car to dissuade the more expressive and impatient drivers, or you may have a good idea of where it could be useful in your own life.

Measures 28cm wide X 12.5cm tall.