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Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910
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Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
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Rare Early 20th-Century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

​Originating from a highly prestigious private collection of vintage enamel signs, this magnificent five-foot architectural fascia panel is a premier surviving example of early 20th-century British commercial advertising.

​Striking Aesthetics: Rendered in a deep, lustrous cobalt blue vitreous enamel field, the piece features crisp white cursive script branding alongside the proud royal coat of arms and the coveted "Makers to H.M. the King" designation (Edwardian/George V period, circa 1910).

​Condition: Presented in strong, honest antique condition. The heavy-gauge steel retains its brilliant high gloss, accompanied by expected, characterful edge weathering and minor surface rust that authenticates its decades of outdoor service.

​Structural Integrity: The original mounting eyelets remain intact and structurally sound, preserving the panel's integrity. Even the reverse exhibits the raw, oxidized character true of authentic period manufacturing.

​Measuring 152.4 cm wide by 38.1 cm high (approx. 60 x 15 inches), this display-dominating sign is an exceptional statement piece for any serious collection or interior design project.

Weight: 6.5kg approx

​Disclaimer: This piece is part of an exclusive single-owner collection featuring approximately 20 to 30 exceptional vintage enamel signs currently available for acquisition.

Please contact us directly for further details or availability.

Due to the substantial 5-foot dimensions and weight of this architectural panel, collection in person is strongly advised By Appointment Only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
152.4cm (60.00")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Edwardian Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1910s.

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SA1230877
Description
Rare Early 20th-Century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

​Originating from a highly prestigious private collection of vintage enamel signs, this magnificent five-foot architectural fascia panel is a premier surviving example of early 20th-century British commercial advertising.

fig 1. A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.
fig 1. Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

​Striking Aesthetics: Rendered in a deep, lustrous cobalt blue vitreous enamel field, the piece features crisp white cursive script branding alongside the proud royal coat of arms and the coveted "Makers to H.M. the King" designation (Edwardian/George V period, circa 1910).

​Condition: Presented in strong, honest antique condition.

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The heavy-gauge steel retains its brilliant high gloss, accompanied by expected, characterful edge weathering and minor surface rust that authenticates its decades of outdoor service.
Sandbanks Antiques
fig 2. A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.
fig 2. Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

​Structural Integrity: The original mounting eyelets remain intact and structurally sound, preserving the panel's integrity. Even the reverse exhibits the raw, oxidized character true of authentic period manufacturing.

fig 3. A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.
fig 3. Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

​Measuring 152.4 cm wide by 38.1 cm high (approx. 60 x 15 inches), this display-dominating sign is an exceptional statement piece for any serious collection or interior design project.

Weight: 6.5kg approx

fig 4. A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.
fig 4. Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

​Disclaimer: This piece is part of an exclusive single-owner collection featuring approximately 20 to 30 exceptional vintage enamel signs currently available for acquisition.

Please contact us directly for further details or availability.

Due to the substantial 5-foot dimensions and weight of this architectural panel, collection in person is strongly advised By Appointment Only.

Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
152.4cm (60.00")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Edwardian Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230877
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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Archive I A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.

Rare Early 20th-century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910

Archive II A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View II
Archive III A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View III
Archive IV A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View IV
Archive V A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View V
Archive VI A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View IX
Archive X A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View X
Archive XI A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest. View XII
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A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.
Rare Early 20th-Century Rowntree’s "Elect Cocoa" Architectural Vitreous Enamel Sign, Circa 1910
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A rectangular cobalt blue vitreous enamel advertising sign featuring white script reading Rowntrees Cocoa and yellow lettering reading Elect Cocoa, topped with a royal warrant crest.
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Vitreous enamel signs were widely produced from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century for commercial promotion. Made by fusing powdered glass to a heavy sheet iron base at high temperatures, these signs offered exceptional weather resistance and colour retention for outdoor shopfronts.

These signs were manufactured using a rolled steel or iron sheet onto which multiple layers of glass enamel paste were applied. Each colour layer was stencil-applied or hand-painted and fired individually in a high-temperature furnace, creating a durable, glossy surface with distinct graphic relief.

Authentic period signs exhibit heavy-gauge metal construction, noticeable weight, and subtle relief in the enamelled lettering. Look for natural age-related oxidisation around fixing holes, maker marks, and sharp typography that cannot be replicated by modern flat screen-printing.

Enamel advertising signs serve as focal points when mounted in modern kitchens, dining areas, hallways, or commercial interiors. They contrast effectively against bare brick, painted timber panelling, or neutral plasterwork, adding historical character and graphic design to industrial or rustic schemes.

Clean vitreous enamel gently using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, wire pads, or harsh chemicals that can scratch the glass glaze, and treat exposed rusted iron edges with a thin coat of microcrystalline wax to prevent further oxidisation.
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