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Lot 207: Flower & Sons' Strong Ale and Extra Stout Breweriana Advertising Print

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £80 - £150

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A framed lithographic advertising sign for Flower & Sons’ of Stratford on Avon. The central white panel features a circular vignette depicting William Shakespeare writing at a desk, enclosed within a laurel wreath tied with a blue ribbon. The lettering is rendered in a bold serifed font with red-to-pink gradients, gold-tone outlines, and blue drop shadows. Set against a vibrant green ground, the sign is housed in a dark wood frame with a gilt inner slip and protected behind glass. A printed mark to the bottom centre reads ‘MOULD & TOD, LTD LITHOGRS EDINBURGH.’
Across widest point including frame: 32 1/4 inches.
Height including frame: 24 1/2 inches.


Condition report:

Significant and widespread spotting and foxing is visible across the green background, presenting as lighter green and blue circular marks (photo 1). The central white panel exhibits light, even toning (photo 2). The dark wood frame shows minor surface scuffs and wear consistent with age (photo 5). The paper backing to the reverse has one small tear near the bottom centre edge (photo 7).