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Lot 243: Flor De Belar Cigars Lithographed Tin Advertising Sign

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £80 - £150

Buyer's Premium: 16%

Flor De Belar Cigars self-framed lithographed tin advertising sign, featuring a metallic gold ground with central shaded red block lettering reading FLOR DE BELAR Cigars, above the slogan PERFECTION of QUALITY in green. The design depicts two vertical cigars to either side, one banded BE LAR BELAR & CO and the other banded FLOR DE BELAR. Finished with an integral simulated burr-wood and chequer-pattern border, and a black painted reverse with integrated central support. Lower edge bears the printed manufacturer mark B.W. & M. LTD MANSFIELD. NO 2874. Measuring approximately 9 3/4 inches wide by 6 3/4 inches high.


Condition report:

Light scattered spotting, oxidisation, and surface marks across the gold ground (photos 1, 2, and 3). Wear and minor paint loss with small areas of surface corrosion along the raised outer borders and edges (photos 1, 2, and 4). Reverse shows surface scratching, scuffing, and old tape residue across the black finish (photo 4).