Lot 19: A Rowntree's Elect Cocoa Porcelain Enamel Advertising Sign

A vintage advertising sign for Rowntree’s Elect Cocoa, constructed of porcelain enamel on metal. The rectangular sign features a dark navy blue ground bordered by yellow and blue lining. The primary text “ROWNTREE’S” and “COCOA” is rendered in white, with the word “ELECT” highlighted in yellow. The design incorporates two instances of the Royal Coat of Arms flanking a central black-and-white illustration labeled “Nº 3 FACTORY” and “ROWNTREE’S YORK.” Below the coat of arms is the inscription “MAKERS TO H. M. THE KING,” indicating a Royal Warrant of Appointment. The sign is designed with mounting holes visible at the corners.