(above) A Spratts ‘pussy’ sign with a rather suggestive slogan which is possibly instrumental in the high prices these achieve by comparison to the dog versions, £800-£1000. (top left) A Swan Vestas sign with bold typography, £400-£600. (right) A good Wincarnis tonic pictorial enamel sign depicting an Edwardian lady in a motor car. Appealing to both the collector of enamel signs and also collectors of motoring items. Despite some restoration this recently sold for £2,000 at auction. (left) The ‘Ace of Spades’ sign, £800-£1200. (bottom left) The iconic Fry’s Five Boys sign, £700-£1000. (bottom right) A Robin Starch pictorial sign, £400-£600.
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