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321. WILLS CIGARETTES ENAMEL SIGN.
19.2 x 36.7ins. Large cigarette packet depicted with three boldlines of writing. A few facialdings & outer edge flakes/ rusting but overall sheen is good. 8.5/10. NR.
324. CADBURYS CHOCOLATES ENAMEL SIGN. 24 x 14ins. Simple design on an early sign. Obvious facial flaws, outer edge damages - still a good piece with good overall sheen. NR. 7/10.
322. GIANT SHOP DISPLAY COMPOSITION GRANTS SHERRY BOTTLE. 32ins tall. Impressive labelled (front & back) bottle (hollow) with raised shoulder seal, neck label etc. Some quiteminor body wear. 8.5/10. W1084
323. WHITBREADS THE BEST
IN THE MARKET FRAMED SHOWCARD. 21 x 15.5ins frame perimeter - shown here minus the frame. Stunning full colour Whitbread showcard featuring a giant labelled Pale Ale bottle depicted in a busy market town centre. 9/10. NR.
325. BLUEBELL METAL POLISH ENAMEL SIGN. 14 x 10ins. Wonderfulsmallsize pictorial sign featuring polish tin & coat ofarms other side. Somesurfacemarks & outer edge damage/ rusting. Very rare. NR. 6.5/10.
326. MACCLESFIELD STAR BREWERY ADVERTISING SHOWCARD. 22 x 75.5ins frame perimeter (shown here minus the frame). A truly stunning & highly unusual piece with mother of pearl & similar background effect. The Brewery was taken over in1890 -so anearlys urvivor, believed only example known. A very significant offering. 9/10. NR.
