ORIGINAL ADVERTISING GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN on eBay, also, Signs, Advertising, Collectables (end time 19-May-08 20:45:00 BST)

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AN ORIGINAL RARE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN.

DESCRIPTION

This one is rare , a nice small size, I have never seen another one like it.

Single sided, this sign is in fantastic condition.

I believe it was never hung up outside, but was hung in a frame inside the station,

You can still see the original old brown paper stuck to the back of it.

Printed on the front:-

"THE CORNISH RIVIERA

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

MAXIMUM OF SUNSHINE

EQUABLE TEMPERATURE

WINTER AND SUMMER"

Inside the small box on the bottom right hand corner:-

ILLUSTRATED TRAVEL BOOK

POST FREE 3d. APPLY,SUPERINTENDENT

OF THE LINE PADDINGTON STATION, LONDON.

JAMES C. INGLIS GENERAL MANAGER."

On the bottom yellow band:-

"ENGLANDS NATIONAL HEALTH & PLEASURE RESORT"

Underneath this printed on the red :-

"CHROMO WOLVERHAMPTON ENG."

The map is clearly printed with Names of towns and villages

from Plymouth and Launceston, down to Lands End.

Click the link below to view identical enamel sign from a Chromographic Enamel Co.Ltd. Catalogue of 1897.

http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/metalware/chromo/chromo03.htm

Please see the other enamel sign I have for sale this week.

SIZE.

12¼ inches tall

14¼ inches wide.

CONDITION

In very, very good condition for its age,good bright colours

Small chip on top left hand edge above and to the left of "THE"

Also very small chip to top right hand corner.

Original old brown paper still stuck to the back, around the edges.

.Please see my photographs.

No repairs, could do with a good clean.

. A great addition to any collection,and well worth bidding for.

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All Payments MUST be received within 5 working days of auction ending.All items will be despatched as soon as full payment clears. If you require an alternative to Postage offered,please email and I will quote where possible.Overseas Buyers MUST use PayPal ONLY, and contact seller to confirm Shipping Charges BEFORE making payment.