An Original Traverser Working Railway Sign

An original hand painted wooden Railway sign, the rectangular plaque with canted corners having a black ground with yellow text reading: ”Traverser Working, in addition to audible warning before moving any vehicles in or out of the lifting shop, the traverser rope man must walk round the road affected to make sure all men are clear”. In good condition, with some wear consistent with age, ready to hang and retaining the original screws. England, circa 1850