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Turn of the Century "Cocks" Enamel Advertising Sign
The origins of the porcelain enamel sign was actually European, first in Germany then Britain and other parts of Europe. This attractive British sign is from the early period 1890s to 1900 when the art form of porcelain or enamel signs featured layers of powdered glass that were painstakingly fused, color by color, onto a base of heavy rolled iron. Interesting name for a British manufacturer of leather or "English Oak Bark". Heavy duty sign which hung above the shop, made by the Imperial Enamel Co Ltd. located in Birmingham, England. Measures 15x24" has small areas of rust or deterioration, but still achieves an excellent presentation.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
1904 Ringling Brothers Art in Original Frame (21x27" framed)
19th Century Trade Card Collection
Turn of the Century Huebach Figurines with Marklin Bicycles
1954 Ernest Hemingway Original Photographs (9)
Handcarved Wooden Black Boy On Watermelon (35" tall)
Westinghouse Mazda 1932 Jackie Cooper Die-cut Sign
19th Century Alligator Suitcase
