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Lot 90: Charlesworth & Austins Ltd Rink Tobacco and Cigars Advertising Showcard

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Start price: £80

Estimated price: £150 - £250

Buyer's Premium: 16%

A Charlesworth & Austins Ltd lithographed card advertising showcard for Rink Tobacco and Cigars. The cream ground is decorated with faint floral motifs and features varied typography, including salmon-pink and yellow lettering with black outlines and shadows. A circular device to the lower left depicts a cockerel standing upon a crown above printed text reading TRADE MARK. The lower section includes the address BORO, LONDON, S.E. The showcard is presented behind glass in a stepped dark-stained wooden frame with three brass D-ring hanging mounts.

Width: 24 inches
Height: 18.5 inches.


Condition report:

The wooden frame shows surface scratches, scuffs, and minor chips to the finish (photo 1). The internal card exhibits general toning and foxing, with visible spotting concentrated on the left-hand side (photos 1 and 2). A small white surface loss is present to the card at the left centre (photo 1). The reverse brown backing paper shows ageing and tears (photo 3).