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Antique Atlantic City Cast Aluminum Wall Sign Duquesne Pattern Co Pittsburgh PA Art Deco
A genuine piece of early 20th-century boardwalk nostalgia—this cast aluminum “Atlantic City” wall sign was made during the height of America’s seaside resort era, when a trip to the Jersey shore meant big hotels, rail travel, and souvenirs meant to last a lifetime. Light, durable, and stylish, it captures that transition moment between ornate Victorian design and emerging Art Deco modernism.
Authentic vintage Atlantic City souvenir wall plaque, cast in aluminum and marked:
“MFD BY DUQUESNE PATTERN CO. PITTSBURGH PA – PAT. PENDING”
Duquesne Pattern Co. was part of Pittsburgh’s industrial backbone, producing casting patterns and decorative metalwork during the early 1900s. Pieces like this were commonly sold along the Atlantic City boardwalk as lasting keepsakes—something you could bring home and actually display, not just toss in a drawer.
The elongated, openwork script and scroll ends give it a decorative presence, perfect for wall display in a coastal, vintage, or industrial-themed space.
Date
Circa 1920–1935
(early aluminum decorative casting, “Pat. Pending” era marking, and transitional Art Nouveau → Art Deco styling)
Specifications
- Length: approx. 10 inches
- Height: approx. 3 1/8 inches
- Material: Cast aluminum
- Construction: One-piece openwork casting
- Maker: Duquesne Pattern Co., Pittsburgh, PA
- Marking: Pat. Pending
Condition
- Solid and structurally sound
- No cracks or breaks
- Age-appropriate surface wear and oxidation/patina throughout
- Lettering remains crisp and legible
- Displays very
- Sits flat; no strange bends.
