Antique Appleton’s Tea India & Ceylon Advertising Display
Lot 265 in KW Consignment shop. Sold by KW Consignment Inc. in Waterloo, ON.
- Price
- $40.00
- Condition
- Condition unknown
- Delivery
- Pickup only for this lot
- Pickup
- Waterloo, ON
- Filed under
- Arts & Entertainment > Hobbies & Creative Arts
- Finds
- Old signs and advertising
- Retail
- $40.00
Description
Early advertising piece for Appleton’s Tea, featuring colorful period artwork promoting tea “from India and Ceylon.” The illustrated front depicts tropical palms, architectural scenery, and figures surrounding an Appleton’s Tea chest, with the additional wording “In Lead Packets.” The aged graphics and typography give the piece strong antique advertising and general-store display appeal.
This example appears to be an original paper/cardboard advertising display rather than a modern reproduction. Comparable Appleton’s Tea advertising pieces and tins are associated with the early 20th century, although the exact production date of this example is not marked. eBay
Details
- Brand/Advertising: Appleton’s Tea
- Advertising Text: “Appleton’s Tea from India and Ceylon”
- Additional Text: “In Lead Packets”
- Type: Antique advertising display / sign
- Material: Printed paper or lithographed paper mounted on heavy card/fiberboard
- Design: Multicolor illustrated tea advertising scene with tropical landscape and architectural imagery
- Dimensions: Approx. 20" L x 15" W
- Weight: Approx. 0.85 lb
- Condition: Heavily aged antique condition with substantial staining, water damage, discoloration, surface wear, scratches, creasing, losses, peeling, torn edges, and deterioration to the corners and backing. Several small mounting holes are present. Graphics remain substantially visible despite the wear. Please review all photos carefully for condition.
HS Code: 4911.99.9090
Country of Origin: Unknown
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