Brass Engraved and Infilled Signs for Central London’s Historic Buildings

Scott Walker
May 6
2 min read

Brass Engraved and Infilled Signs for Central London Buildings

In a city where architecture tells a story, signage should quietly support the narrative — not distract from it. At Adplan Creative Ltd, we produce brass engraved and infilled signs designed to sit seamlessly within some of London’s most characterful and prestigious spaces.

Our work includes everything from heritage plaques and institutional signage to discreet fire exit markers — all crafted in solid brass and finished to suit their setting.

Understanding Brass Engraved and Infilled Signage

Brass engraved signage is made by mechanically engraving lettering or artwork into solid brass, then infilling the engraving with durable enamel paint for definition and longevity. This traditional process produces a sign that is both robust and refined.

Infill options typically include black, white, or custom colours depending on contrast and accessibility needs. Finishes can range from polished brass to antique or satin, depending on the environment.

These signs are particularly suited to:

Heritage and listed buildings
Private clubs and institutions
Gallery or commemorative displays
Hotels, lobbies and reception areas
Discreet statutory signage

Where Our Signs Can Be Found

We’ve supplied engraved brass plaques for oil paintings of monarchs in formal portrait settings, working with clients who require detail, accuracy and sensitivity to surroundings.

Our signs are also installed in:

116 Pall Mall, home of the Institute of Directors
The East India Club, where we applied gold chrome vinyl lettering of all the international team logos from the Rugby World Cup — delivering a bold and polished finish to honour global rugby heritage
Various private galleries and historic interiors across Central London

Statutory Signage with Architectural Sensitivity

Where compliance signage is required — fire exits, no smoking areas, accessible facilities — brass offers a more appropriate solution for buildings with character.

We regularly produce engraved and infilled brass fire exit signs, toilet indicators, and wayfinding for listed properties, where maintaining a consistent visual tone is important.

These signs meet statutory requirements while complementing interior design schemes based on traditional materials and finishes.

Designed and Installed with Care

All signage is produced to order, with layout proofs provided before manufacture. We work closely with facilities managers, architects and contractors to ensure the right message, material and finish for each space.

Our installation team is experienced in working within sensitive and secure environments, ensuring minimal disruption and a high standard of finish.