What is the proper term for these design elements that are commonly used on signs?
I have always called them design flourishes.
filigree
Full Definition of filigree
1
: ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
2
a : ornamental openwork of delicate or intricate design
b : a pattern or design resembling such openwork
c : ornamentation, embellishment <writings … heavy with late Victorian filigree — Jack Beatty>
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Filigree! That’s the word I couldn’t think of. It was on the tip of my tongue but I couldn’t get it to come out.
Thanks @HalfNormal
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I’ve also heard it referred to as scrollwork.
In a printing terminology they’re known as fleurons, also dingbats and the more general ornaments.
I always called them ornamentals.
Florish is what I call them but that might be biased to the graphic design side rather than physical objects.
Thanks everyone!