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Lot 40: Bigg's Tobaccos Enamel Advertising Sign

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Start price: £80

Estimated price: £150 - £250

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A Bigg’s Tobaccos enamel advertising sign with a yellow ground. The central brand name is positioned on a diagonal in black stylised block lettering with a red drop shadow. The sign features the wording FOR QUALITY CHOOSE above and TOBACCOS below, also in black block lettering with red shadows. The sign is produced in enamel on a rectangular metal plate.
22.75 inches x 14.5 inches.


Condition report:

There is significant enamel loss and deep corrosion along both vertical margins, most notably to the right-hand side which displays heavy rust (photos 1, 4 and 5). The yellow field shows scattered surface scratches, small chips to the enamel, and light staining (photo 6). Rust bleeding is present at the top and bottom edges (photo 1). The central graphics remain clear with strong colour retention (photo 7).