Advertising Collectables

Early 1960s car radio retail display cards

c. early 1960s car radio retail display cards. Cards feature black and white images of radios as installed in popular cars in the Australian market at the time, with car make and model details indicated along the bottom edge of the card. Various car makes represented. 16 cm x wide, 12 cm. British and other European car makes $15 each, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford and Holden $18 each. Shop 6

1930s original lithograph art deco poster Flushing Holland

Mid 1930s original lithograph art deco poster printed by Kunstdruk Luii & Co, Amsterdam. Title "Flushing Holland". Flushing (Vlissingen in Dutch), is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcherentist. Some glass reflection. Newly framed. Frame measures 75 cm x 112 cm. $1,995 Shop 27

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

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 Dynamel Paint advertising cardboard sign

c1960s Dynamel Paint cardboard advertising shop sign. A/f a few tears and creases. 52 cm x 39.5 cm. $95 Shop 27

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign of generic design  ("Foods easily prepared ..."). A/f, very minor marks. Width 33 cm, Height 50.5 cm. $38 Shop 33

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign of generic design  ("Our Savings Club ..."). A/f, some minor discolouration. Width 33 cm, Height 50.5 cm. $38 Shop 33

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 cardboard grocery store advertising sign

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign of generic design  ("After the Spring Clean ..."). A/f, minor tear to left hand edge, some damp discolouration. Width 33 cm, Height 50.5 cm. $32 Shop 33

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign of generic design  ("For Mothers gift ..."). A/f, minor damp disolouration and wrinkling). Width 33 cm, Height 50.5 cm. $35 Shop 33

Vintage pub advertising mirror McWilliams Sherry

c1940s Australian pub lounge advertising mirror. "McWilliams Cream Sherry For All Occasions". A few minor blemishes to the mirror as expected with an authentic vintage mirror. This outdoors shot shows the reflection of the blue sky. The glass is secured in what appears to be the original wall frame (timber restored). 51 cm x 91 cm. $695 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

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

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

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 

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

1960s 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

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

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

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

1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign

c1960s cardboard grocery store advertising sign of generic design  ("In a hurry? ..."). A/f, minor tears and creases, some fading to right hand edge. Width 50.5 cm, Height 33 cm. $35  Shop 33

1960s LARGE cafe advertising sign Nestlés

c1960s LARGE cafe advertising sign "NESTLE'S Nut Milk CHOCOLATE". Painted screen print on tin. ex Orange township, NSW. 244 cm x 76 cm. $995 Shop 27