Advertising Collectables

1930s/50s advertising wall clock Double D Eucalyptus Oil

Here's one for the man cave that ticks a few boxes! Rare. 1930s/50s electric wall clock by Smiths, London. Advertising "Double D Eucalyptus Oil", it has been fully overhauled and in excellent working order. The outer dial (which rotates anti clockwise and is viewed through the 'window' at the top of the clock face) features cut-out letters (illuminated by an internal globe) and spells out "SMASH FLU' COLDS WITH DOUBLE D" as it slowly spins. This rotating dial moves smoothly and silently. The clock itself keeps excellent time. The metal frame has a burnished gold finish and is 39.5 cm diameter. $2,500 Shop 27

1970s taxi back advertising sign Radio 2CA Canberra

Cool 1970s taxi back advertising sign for Canberra's first commercial radio station, 2CA (opened 1931). Vinyl on metal sheet. 81.5 cm x 41.5 cm. $125 Shop 7 SOLD 

Martin Boyd pottery advertising Henry R Leech jeweller, 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

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

1939 original lithograph art deco poster Salon De Societe Des Artistes Decorat

1939 original lithograph art deco poster printed in Paris, France. Title "Salon De Societe Des Artistes Decorat" by artist Raoul Dufy. Some glass reflection. Newly framed. Frame measures 54 cm x 43 cm. $795 Shop 27

1960s LARGE cafe advertising sign Nestlé's

c1960s LARGE cafe advertising sign "NESTLE'S Nut Milk CHOCOLATE". Painted screen print on tin. ex Orange township, NSW. 244 cm x 76 cm. $895 Shop 27 

Tolleys Brandy advertising wall mirror

c1950 wall mirror advertising Australian Tolley's Brandy. 50.5 x 61 cm frame. $495 Shop 27

1950s-1960s advertising pencils

1950s-1960s advertising pencils, many unused, featuring several iconic Australian and overseas brands. Unused pencils 8 cm long. $8 each. Shop 6

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 

1960s-70s Australian sideshow alley banner

1960s-70s Australian sideshow alley banner. Hand painted on canvas and in excellent condition. Could do with a clean up, the fold marks should reduce after time, once hung. Painted signature (see image below). LARGE! Length 377 cm, Depth 166 cm. $2,895 Shop 27

1950s/60s travel poster by Australian airline Ansett-ANA

Original travel poster by now defunct Australian airline Ansett-ANA, in operation 1958-1968. This poster dates from the mid 1960s. Period mount on cardboard, excellent condition (a/f, minor wrinkle to upper left, minor loss to corners. Width 60 cm, Height 89 cm. $1,495 Shop 6

1930s original lithograph art deco poster Besancon La Mouillere PLM

c1930 original lithograph art deco poster printed by Gerin, Dijon-Paris. Title "Besancon La Mouillere PLM" by artist Lucien Pillot. Some glass reflection. Newly framed. Frame measures 82 cm x 119 cm. $2,195 Shop 27

1970s taxi back advertising sign Radio 2CC Canberra

Here's a survivor. 1970s taxi back advertising sign Radio 2CC, Canberra's second commercial radio station (opened 1975). Vinyl on metal sheet. 81.5 cm x 41.5 cm. $125 Shop 7 SOLD 

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

1979 taxi back Radio/Rocktober advertising sign

1979 taxi back advertising sign. A generic sign which would have been used in various broadcast markets around Australia pushing their local radio station's "Rocktober" music month. In this instance, this sign was used for Radio 2CC on taxi backs around Canberra. Vinyl on sheet metal. 81.5 cm x 41.5 cm. $150 Shop 7 SOLD

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

1960s 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

1960s 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

1930s art deco poster Menton Cote Dazur

1935 original lithograph art deco poster printed by Moullot. Title "Menton Cote Dazure" by artist Charles Beglia. Some glass reflection. Newly framed. Frame measures 78 cm x 115 cm. $1,795 Shop 27