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Lot 38: Craven "A" Double-sided Enamel Advertising Sign

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Start price: £80

Estimated price: £150 - £250

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A double-sided enamel advertising sign for Craven “A” cigarettes, featuring a circular ground decorated with concentric sunset bands in red, orange, and yellow. The central white horizontal bar carries the brand name in red block lettering. The upper section is lettered SMOKE in black, with the lower field showing the slogan WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR THROAT. The sign is complete with its original wrought iron wall-hanging bracket featuring scrollwork terminals.
Sign 24 inches wide, 22 inches high. Bracket 27.5 inches long, 15.5 inches high.


Condition report:

The enamel sign exhibits significant wear, including a number of areas of enamel loss with exposed rust on both sides. Both faces show scattered minor chips, surface scratches, and atmospheric rust staining (photos 1, 4, 6).