Advertising Collectables

Poster for the 4th Australian Liberty Loan (war bond)

Poster for the 4 Australian Liberty Loan (war bond), issued by the Commonwealth Government in 1943, published by S.T. Leigh. Artist unknown. Framed with mat and perspex panel (a/f, minor marks/stain). 69 cm x 99 cm. $245 Shop 33

Martin Boyd pottery advertising Henry R Leech jeweller Clarence Street Sydney

c1960 signed Martin Boyd pottery (Sydney) hand decorated dish advertising a Sydney Jeweller. Depicts a pirate lifting the lid of a chest to reveal treasures. Painted on the inside of the trunk lid is "Henry R. Leech Merchant Jeweller 141 Clarence St, Sydney BX 6010" . Diameter 11 cm. $145 Shop 27

Vintage enamel sign "London & Lancashire Insurance"

Vintage enamel sign "London and Lancashire Insurance Company Ltd". 51 cm x 46 cm. $375 Shop 27

1920s/30s Holbrook & Co advertising needlecase

c1920s/30s cardboard needles packet advertising Holbrook & Co Worcestershire sauce. Design on both sides. Height 9 cm. $28 Shop 5

c1970 banking advertising cheque accounts

c1970. Three banking cardboard advertising cards encouraging the use of cheque accounts. Gotta love the groovy graphics. Which bank? Don't know! Height 37 cm. $28 each. Shop 6

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Quantity 1930s Australian canned fruit labels

Quantity of colourful Australian canned fruit labels from the 1930s. Lots of different fruits, brands, colours and fabulous graphics. Prices range from $5 each to $15 each. Shop 27

"Mobiloil" vintage enamel sign

Mobiloil vintage enamel sign. Designed for oil bottles rack displays. Two pieces cut out. 58.5 cm x 27 cm. $350 Shop 27

Cigarette lighter advertising Mauri Brothers & Thomson Ltd, Sydney

c1960 cigarette lighter by Hamilton, made in Japan. Advertising (both sides) Mauri Brothers & Thomson, Limited (Sydney). From what little research I could manage, it seems they were manufacturers of moulded plastics going back at least as far as the 1940s. Chrome finish with cool blue sides, there are a few small losses on one end. Comes with original cardboard case, it appears to be unused. Will require lighter fluid to operate as designed. Length is 54 mm, Height is 45 mm. $75 Shop 27

1950s cardboard advertising panel for “Bell Bird” alarm clocks

c1950s cardboard advertising panel for “Bell Bird” alarm clocks by Westclox (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Hinge at rear allows for free-standing vertical display. 25 cm x 33.5 cm. $145 Shop 33

1960s hand-lettered sign for “Daphne Ruth Hairdressing Salon”

c1960s hand-lettered sign on masonite panel, for “Daphne Ruth Hairdressing Salon”, Toowoomba, Queensland. 15.5 cm high x 46 wide. $65 Shop 33

Vintage enamel sign "Alfa-Laval"

Vintage enamel sign "Alfa-Laval Magnetic Milker". 46 cm x 15.5 cm. $145 Shop 27

1997 original poster Midnight Oil SIGNED

1997 framed original black and white poster advertising Midnight Oil with support acts Insurge and The Bobbitts playing the ANU Bar at Australian National University in Canberra. Signed by Peter Garrett (across his forehead). Some creasing around sections of the perimeter of the poster. Poster size 42.5 cm x 31 cm. Frame size 67 cm x 47 cm. $650 Shop 24

Schweppes Palato soft drinks advertising ashtray

In 1915 Schweppes soft drinks (Australia) held a competition to name their new orange flavoured soft drink. The winning name was Palato. This is a UK made (marked DG Ware, Stourbridge, England) glass ashtray advertising the new Palato orange drink. Decorated in the round with four butterflies, silver plate rim, the engraving "Palato" on the cigs holder and engraved "Schweppes Genuine Orange Drink" around the front of the rim. Diameter 8 cm. $145 Shop 27

Premier Builders A.C.T. timber sign

c1960-1965 (note five digit phone number) timber industrial sign. "Premier Builders A.C.T." Hand painted, some weather related patina. Length 176 cm, Height 29 cm. $195 Shop 33

Vintage Australian enamel sign "Laurel Kerosene"

Vintage Australian enamel sign "Laurel Kerosene". Sign made by A. Simpson & Son, Ltd, Adelaide (bottom right). A few early clumsy repairs...61 cm x 38 cm. $350 Shop 27

Mohr's Occidental Hotel Sydney souvenir 1920s/30s

Humorous souvenir matchbox holder advertising Mohr's Occidental Hotel, York Street, Sydney (see image below). The Occidental was owned by Samuel Mohr 1926-1936 and is still operating to this day. $50 Shop 42

Tiffany American Airlines silver dish

1970 souvenir advertising dish for American Airlines. Sterling silver by Tiffany, USA. Depicts hubs for the Pacific route. Pic below taken outdoors, the blue is reflection of the sky! Small ding to left side rim. 15 cm x 11 cm. Weight 95.2 grams. $165 Shop 22

Pair c1960s motor vehicle advertising signs Morris Major

Pair c1960s motor vehicle advertising signs. Pegboard (masonite) with hand-lettered legend advertising the British Motor Corporation’s Morris Major (1958-1964). Of unknown Australian origin, sold as a pair only. Length 81 cm, Height 30.5 cm. $225 the pair Shop 33

c1960s motor vehicle advertising sign British Motor Corporation’s Nuffield  tractors

c1960s motor vehicle advertising sign. Pegboard (masonite) with hand-lettered legend advertising the British Motor Corporation’s Nuffield range of tractors. Of unknown Australian origin. Length 81 cm, Height 30.5 cm. $115 Shop 33

c1960s motor vehicle advertising sign Wolseley

c1960s motor vehicle advertising sign. Pegboard (masonite) with hand-lettered legend advertising commercial vehicles, probably part of the British Motor Corporation range. Of unknown Australian origin. Length 81 cm, Height 30.5 cm. $115 Shop 33

Vintage enamel sign "New Zealand Insurance Co"

Vintage enamel sign "Agency New Zealand Insurance Company Ltd." 45.5 cm x 30.5 cm. $275 Shop 27

White Horse Whisky advertising plaque

White Horse Whisky advertising pottery plaque. Kelsboro Ware by Longton New Art Pottery, Stoke, England. A few minor marks around the base (not visible in this image). Height 21.3 cm, Length of base is 21.5 cm. $175 Shop 27 

c1960s motor vehicle sign advertising  commercial vehicles part of British Motor Corporation range

c1960s motor vehicle advertising sign. Pegboard (masonite) with hand-lettered legend advertising the British Motor Corporation’s Wolseley 6-99 (1959–1968) and 24/80 (1962–1965) ranges. Of unknown Australian origin. Length 81 cm, Height 30.5 cm. $115 Shop 33

c1960s motor vehicle sign advertising  Austin

c1960s motor vehicle advertising sign for Austin. Pegboard (masonite) with hand-lettered legend.  Of unknown Australian origin. Length 81 cm, Height 30.5 cm. $115 Shop 33

1960s/70s Kraft advertising sign

c.late 1960s-early 1970s cardboard advertising sign, “Christmas Greetings from Kraft”. A/f, minor creasing, tears and loss to edges. Height 63 cm, Width 53 cm. $38 Shop 33