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Lot 164: Guinness Advertising Tray

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A Guinness advertising tray featuring a cream ground with a green border and black rim. The central field displays the slogan Guinness Is Good For You printed in red serif lettering. Below the text is a printed graphic reproduction of a vintage Guinness Extra Stout bottle label, including the trademark harp, the Arthur Guinness signature, and St. James’s Gate Dublin wording. The reverse bears black printed text in an oval layout reading G A / A / 106. Issued by Arthur Guinness, Son & Co. Ltd., Produced in England by Mintons. Ltd. A small black hand-painted cross and a green mark are also present on the underside.

3 3/4 inches x 4 5/8 inches.


Condition report:

The tray shows glaze crazing across the front and reverse surfaces (photos 1 and 2). There is noticeable wear and pigment loss to the black painted rim throughout (photo 1). The central label graphic shows some fading, and there is visible staining and dirt accumulation to the unglazed foot rim and reverse surface (photo 2).