Sold for A$110
Bears' / Honeydew / Trade (Elephant) Mark / Cigarettes / London. PLUS an original package for Bears' Honeydew cigarettes. Signs Enamel Multicoloured enamel sign, plus a cardboard cigarette packet. 446 x 317 mm. Unknown
Very Good. Some spotty discolouration. Spots of rust to rear where the enamel has not stuck properly exposing the metal underneath. Vendor tells us this is original, a couple of collectors have suggested it is a reproduction. Not being a sign collector, I have researched telltale signs of reproductions, two of the main ones are that the print will be a bit blurry and the printed areas will remain flat. This one has very distinctly raised print with each layer applied separately as per originals, and the print is crisp as per originals? Is this original - I feel it likely is as it has telltale signs but remains unknown, however would be happily guided by knowledgable collectors out there if evidence suggests otherwise - please let us know. Regardless, it is a lovely sign. The cigarette packet is really good, some spots of wear, bends at the end, but very solid. Still has the foil inside that the cigarettes were wrapped in. Grade: N/A Estimate: $250 - 350
