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Lot 512: Wellworthy Piston Rings Lithographed Aluminium Advertising Sign

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Start price: £20

Estimated price: £50 - £100

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A British single-sided rectangular advertising sign for Wellworthy Piston Rings. The sign features a blue ground with yellow block and script lettering reading PISTON WELLWORTHY RINGS, STOCKIST and the slogan “The Choice of the Expert”. A gold oval adhesive label is applied to the lower left corner featuring a winged emblem and reading HEPOLITE, HEPWORTH & GRANDAGE LTD., BRADFORD ENGLAND. The sign is constructed with a narrow flanged bottom edge. The reverse bears a printed black rectangular stamp reading A COWLING SIGN, LONDON ENGLAND 2-60.
36 1/4 inches x 6 inches.


Condition report:

The sign is in original unrestored condition. There is widespread surface oxidation and paint bubbling across the blue field (photo 1). Scratches and minor paint losses are visible throughout, particularly around the edges (photo 3). Four mounting holes are present (photo 1). The bottom flange shows slight distortion and minor bending (photo 6).