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antique advertising: 19th century 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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19th Century English Victorian Salt Glazed Apothecary Jar
the lucky magpie salvage, chesterfield, united kingdom
Antique salt-glazed stoneware jar, 19th century. These jars were often used as apothecary or tobacco jars. The jar features a relief decoration that includes a coat of arms with a lion and a unicorn
£145.00
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RARE Ermen & Roby display case - sewing cottons
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
This case would have contained a selection of cotton reels. It probably dates from the early 1900's as Ermen & Roby's, a leading manufacturer of sewing cottons, was taken over by English Sewing Cottons in...
£845.00
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Advertising Williams Renault multi purpose knife
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Collectors piece, from the twentieth century in very good condition all sections present, offering free delivery UK ref V67
£75.00
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