Large Cadbury's Bournville Cocoa Enamel Sign
Stock No
2219
2016
- £680.00
- €778 Euro
- $908 US Dollar
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Item Description
In 1824, John Cadbury, a Quaker, began selling tea, coffee or drinking chocolate in Bull Street in Birmingham, England. From 1831 he moved into the production of a variety of cocoa and drinking chocolates... By 1878 the company were successful enough to buy a 14.5 acre estate (which they re-named the Bournville Estate) and to build their new factory, later surrounded by an idyllic village. Throughout the 20th century the company continued to build on their success and became a true household name in England...
Bournville Cocoa powder has been on sale since 1906 ... this impressive, 6ft wide enamel sign is likely to date to the 1930s/'40s. It has the remnants of the original, in-house manufacturer marks in the lower corners (size + produced by 'Cadbury, Bournville. Eng.').
A real statement piece; it remains bright, with a decent gloss. Though there are plenty of patches of enamel loss, this doesn't overly affect the legibility or impact of the piece. It can be hung using the original mounting holes and displays well.
The sign measures 6ft (182cm) wide x 2ft (61cm) high.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Item Dimensions
H: 61cm W: 182cm D: 0.2cm
Period
1930s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7703104788
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