{"title":"Other Enamel Signs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cancer-charity","title":"Cancer Charity","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed post war charity appeal sign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW: 25cm (10in) x H: 20cm (8in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1950's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cancer Relief Fund derives from the National Society for Cancer Relief, which today is known as Macmillan Cancer Support. These types of appeal boards were displayed in chemists, doctors’ surgeries, hospitals, and other public places to encourage donations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003eSome rusting around fixing holes and edges, enamel loss at corners, but still very legible and with good gloss retention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advertiques \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56672089702773,"sku":"ADV-0072","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/7534\/4501\/files\/StudioSquareCancerRelief.png?v=1773185731"},{"product_id":"penningtons-estate-agent","title":"Penningtons Estate agent","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique piece of pre-war estate agent signage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW: 69cm (27in) x H: 46cm (18in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1920's\/1930's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pre-war sign from Willard \u0026amp; May Ltd, Birmingham for an estate and property agency operating in the Richmond \u0026amp; Mortlake areas. This sign would have been hung outside railway stations and public places to advertise properties available “To Be Let” (i.e., rental properties).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows rust around fixing holes, edge wear and enamel loss but still retains very strong colour and readable text,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advertiques \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56672092324213,"sku":"ADV-0050","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/7534\/4501\/files\/StudioSquarePenningtons.png?v=1773184251"},{"product_id":"telephone-telegrams","title":"Telephone \u0026 Telegrams","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare early 20th century\" Telephone a Telegram\" sign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW: 56cm (22in) x H: 23cm (9in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1910's\/1920's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was a typical GPO (General Post Office) worded sign in the early 20th century to advertise that telegrams could be dictated over the phone rather than handed in at a telegraph counter. These enamel signs were put up at post offices, railway stations, shops and kiosks to advertise the dual service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows some chipping and rusting around the bolt holes and edges but the main enamel field and text are excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advertiques \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56672092520821,"sku":"ADV-0048","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/7534\/4501\/files\/StudioSquareTelephone_Telegrams.png?v=1773184157"},{"product_id":"post-office-letter-box","title":"George VI Post Office Letter box","description":"\u003cp\u003eLetter box front plate from the reign of George VI \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW: 30cm (12in) x H: 36cm (14in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1930's\/1950's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn enamel post box aperture plate \/ letter box cover during the reign of King George VI (1936–1952). This would have been fitted to the front of a cast-iron roadside or wall-mounted letter box, covering the posting slot. It served both a practical role (protecting the slot edges) and informational (warning people not to post money or jewellery).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e This example has authentic age wear (rust around bolt holes, enamel loss, fading) but remains legible and original\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advertiques \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56672092651893,"sku":"ADV-0047","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/7534\/4501\/files\/StudioSquareGeorgeVIPostOfficeletterboxcover.png?v=1773184118"},{"product_id":"evening-gazette-stop-sign","title":"Evening Gazette Stop Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncommon bus stop type sign for a regional local newspaper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW: 30cm (12in) x H: 25cm (10in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1950's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a double sided folded-flanged regional newspaper sign, probably in Middlesborough or Blackpool that was designed to direct customers to newsagents or kiosks where classified ads in The Evening Gazette could be placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild enamel loss at corners with noticeable rust on reverse but strong gloss retention and fully legible lettering\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advertiques \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56672092717429,"sku":"ADV-0046","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/7534\/4501\/files\/EveninggazetterStudiosquareFront.png?v=1773184035"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.advertiques.com\/collections\/enamel-signs-non-brand.oembed","provider":"Advertiques \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}