Lot 31: POWDER MONKEY Porcelain Enamel Advertising Sign Benjamin Brooke & Co.

A large, rectangular porcelain enamel advertising sign for POWDER MONKEY brand cleaning powder. The sign is constructed of porcelain enamel applied to a metal substrate, characteristic of late Victorian or Edwardian commercial advertising, likely dating to the early 20th century. The design utilizes a bold color palette of orange, white, and black. The central graphic depicts a tall, orange shaker tin featuring the “TRADE MARK” image of a chimpanzee or monkey looking into a handheld mirror, which reflects a stylized human face. Visible inscriptions include “POWDER MONKEY TRADE MARK”, “IN POWDER”, and the manufacturer information: “Manufactured at Port Sunlight for BENJAMIN BROOKE & CO. LIMITED.”