antique advertising

The history of advertising can be traced to ancient civilizations. It became a major force in capitalist economies in the mid-19th century, based primarily on newspapers and magazines. In the 20th century, advertising grew rapidly with new technologies such as direct mail, radio, television, the internet and mobile devices.

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  18th Century French Wooden Tabac Sign

  99 curiosities international ltd, plummers plain, united kingdom

  This is an amazing and incredibly rare wooden French Tabac Sign (carotte rouge), It is hand carved wood with TABAC raised, it is obviously well worn from being outside for a couple of hundred years,...

  £895.00

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  Vintage Metal Fashion Sign

  99 curiosities international ltd, plummers plain, united kingdom

  A vintage wall mounted hanging iron sign written 'Roberta ladies fashions'. Lovely item for a fashion shop or a ladies dressing room. Measures - 24x28"

  £190.00

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• 19th Century French Cafe Sign

  99 curiosities international ltd, plummers plain, united kingdom

  This is a stunning wrought iron 19th Century French Cafe Sign. Lovely age patina and a real stand out piece, this would look excellent in a cafe or in any kitchen, simply lovely. Measures 24x25"

  £515.00

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• Vintage Golf Sign

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Vintage hickory shaft golf club sign.

  £80.00

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• Antique French Pierrot Shipping Crate

  99 curiosities international ltd, plummers plain, united kingdom

  This is a stunning French find, Antique Pierrot Merchandise Shipping Crate, early 1900s. This is in beautiful condition with the original shipping docket on the side, would make an amazing side table with a piece...

  £180.00

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• Elegant 19th Century French Wardrobe (Dismantles)

  pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom

  A very classic looking old pine French wardrobe dating from c.1890, in good clean solid condition. Two door panelled doors that are hung on their original external hinges, allowing them to open fully. Original lock...

  £1,125.00

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• 3 Victorian Frosted Glass Advertising Panels

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900. A set of three frosted glass pub advertising plates. Consisting of a pair of tall narrow etched mirrors with’ W. Younger and Company Ltd, India Pale Ale, Edinburgh’. The frosted glass has stylish...

  £600.00

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• Large c.1900’s Scottish Highlander Whisky Advertising Figure

  militariahub.com, sutton coldfield, united kingdom

  Extremely rare and large c.1900’s Scottish Highlander whisky advertising figure – made from a rubberised material. Would have been part of a shop window display – has a fold out arm to display upright. Hand-painted...

  £395.00

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• Set of 6 Cards: Key Events in the Life of Prophet Mohammed

  mitch, fresh meadows, united states

  Liebig Company’s Trade Cards Each card 11 x 7 cm 1950s Each card commemorates a key event in the life of the Prophet: battles, with Archangel Gabriel, accusations against him, destruction of the idols, conversions,...

  £222.49

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• And Indian Colored Lithograph of a Royal Figure

  mitch, fresh meadows, united states

  India Early-Mid 1900s 36 x 51 cm This lithograph is accomplished through chromolithography, a method for making multi-colour prints. Depending on the number of colors present, a chromolithograph could take even very skilled workers months to...

  £482.05

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• Coal Tar Soap Advertising Sign

  amorini antiques & craft emporium, wirral, united kingdom

  Genuine Coal Tar Soap advertising sign

  £80.00

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• A pair of early Victorian solid brass rampant horses

  peter fletcher, barry, united kingdom

  A pair of early Victorian solid brass flat back horses, originally used as fender/fire/chimney decorative pieces back in the day. They are substantial pieces, weighing in at 2kgs each. They are 12" in length X...

  £60.00

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• Players Navy Cut Cigarettes – Antique Commercial Box

  militariahub.com, sutton coldfield, united kingdom

  Rare and seldom seen antique large commercial cardboard box (in two sections) for shipping Players Navy Cut cigarettes. With great period graphics. Dimensions are 19.5 inches x 12 inches. IMPORTANT - **FREE SHIPPING ON ALL...

  £75.00

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• Antique Carved Gunsmith Sign

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1880, unusual carved gunsmiths sign or shotgun advertisement. The carved and painted wooden double barrel shotgun with 2 metal brackets for wall mounting, realistically carved with blackened barrels and trigger, with a silvered and...

  £1,500.00

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