Lot 239: Kensitas Cigarettes Tin Advertising Sign
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A vertical metal advertising sign for Kensitas cigarettes. The sign features a mustard yellow ground with a circular vignette at the top depicting the Jenner the butler mascot in formal attire, presenting a tray with a packet of Kensitas cigarettes. The brand name is presented in vertically oriented black block lettering, with the slogan ‘are here!’ at the base in a script-style font.
7 1/8 inches x 27 1/2 inches.
Condition report:
The sign is in poor to fair condition with significant signs of age and exposure. There is extensive rust and oxidation to all edges, with significant metal loss due to heavy corrosion along the bottom edge (photo 4). The yellow ground shows widespread pitting, scratches, paint loss, and staining throughout (photo 2, 3). Six mounting holes are present with visible rust and wear to the apertures (photo 1). The reverse is heavily rusted across the entire surface (photo 7).
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