Lot 51: Player's Drumhead Cigarettes Porcelain Enamel Advertising Sign

A single vintage English advertising sign for Player’s “Drumhead” Cigarettes. The sign is constructed of porcelain enamel on metal, featuring a deep cobalt blue field with white lettering. The rectangular sign displays large white text reading “PLAYER’S” and “DRUMHEAD CIGARETTES” framing a central illustration of a white and red cigarette packet. The packet graphic prominently depicts a red military drum emblazoned with the crest of the “QUEEN’S ROYAL LANCERS” and several battle honors. Visible markings on the packet graphic include “10 Cigarettes,” “REG. N^o 209,497,” and the date range “SOUTH AFRICA 1899 1902.” The sign is affixed by visible screws.