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Lot 12: Ty-Phoo Tea Metal Advertising Shelfstrip

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A narrow rectangular metal advertising sign with a black ground and embossed lettering. The raised typography is finished in a golden-yellow hue. The front bears the slogan ‘Try Ty-Phoo Tea · It’s Delicious.’ The reverse shows the negative of the embossed text and exhibits oxidation.
11 7/8 inches by 13/16 inch.


Condition report:

Paint finish shows fine crazing and crackelure throughout (photo 1). Chipping and loss of yellow paint is visible on the embossed lettering, particularly to the words \'Try\', \'Ty\', \'Phoo\', and \'Delicious\' (photos 1 and 2). There is light rust around the mounting holes at either end (photo 4).