Page 5 - Sunday 29 May Advertising & Breweriana

1. RUSSELLS ALES PRESSED TIN SIGN. 21.25 x 29.5ins. Self framed design, original string hanger. Two men delivering barrels of beer. Some wear/ tarnish near lower, overall very good. 8.8/10. NR.
5. SMITHS BEER
PUB JUG. 3.7ins tall. Multicoloured red cheeked jolly gent enjoying a pint one side, to other 2 lines lettering. Hancock Corfield & Waller base p.m. Small rim hairline., most of gold bands intact. 8.10. NR.
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2. JOHN SMITHS STAND UP LAMINATED TIN SIGN. 8.5 x 11.5ins. Shiny encapsulated period image of happy couple enjoying a glass of Light ale. Original fold out rear card flap. Minor tarnishing. 8.8/10. NR.
6. WORTHINGTON IN BOTTLE PUB JUG. 4.8ins tall. Very rare small size Worthington jug, some body crazing, gold bands & shield virtually intact. Minton base p.m. 8.8/10. NR.
3. CHERRY BLOSSOM PRINTED TIN SIGN. 29.2 x 18ins. Impressive multicoloured printed image of three cute pussies sat in shiny boots. Exceptional condition - 9.9/10. NR.
7. SALTS PALE ALE BEER JUG. 5.4ins
tall. Dark green top & lower
with green & red transfers to sides & front. Despite some body tarnish this is a very rare early jug no damages as such. Minton base transfer. 8.7/10. NR.
8. WHITBREADS
PRINTED TIN ADVERTISING BOTTLE STAND TRIO. Largest 18ins triangular, each with holes in centre to accomodate bottles - builds into an advertising pyramid with beer bottles A rare complete set,
4. GUILDFORD FRIARY ALE ENAMELLED PUB JUG. 3.7ins tall. Stylish white lettering on red & black ground. Couple handle flakes but overall extremely good. 9/10. NR.
some wear but overall quite good. 8.5/10.. NR.