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Lot 231: Nut Brown Tobacco Flanged Enamel Advertising Sign

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £80 - £150

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A double-sided flanged enamel advertising sign for Nut Brown tobacco. The sign is finished in a red ground with the brand name in white block-serif lettering featuring black drop shadows. Wording includes Smoke in black script to the upper left and For that nutty Flavour in white script within a black lower band. The design is completed with a dashed black border.

18 inches wide (inclusive of flange) by 12 inches high.


Condition report:

The sign shows significant wear, including heavy enamel loss and corrosion to the flange and all perimeter edges (photo 1). The mounting flange is heavily oxidised with jagged edges and material loss around the mounting points (photo 2). The central display area retains good colour and gloss, showing scattered pitting and light surface scratches (photo 3).