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Lot 80: Dragons Blood Brewed by Flowers Advertising Figure

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Start price: £30

Estimated price: £60 - £120

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A Flowers brewery counter-top advertising figure depicting the Red Dragon of Wales holding a green hop branch. The molded composition figure is finished in red paint and mounted upon a rectangular black block base. The front of the base features incised lettering finished in gold paint reading DRAGONS BLOOD BREWED BY FLOWERS. The dragon features detailed scale texturing to the body and wings, with a slender tail curling towards the rear. The underside of the base is hollow, revealing the light-coloured cast material. A small metal pin is visible protruding from the centre of the dragon’s back.
Height: 11 3/4 inches; Length: 8 1/2 inches.


Condition report:

The figure shows significant accumulated dust and grime throughout the recessed areas of the molding (photos 1, 2, and 4). Small paint chips and surface wear are evident on the sharp edges of the wings, feet, and tail (photos 1 and 3).