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Rowntree’s Cocoa Chocolate Tin Sign
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Rowntree’s Cocoa Chocolate Tin Sign

1900 - 1920
Description

Original decorative tin sign advertising Rowntree’s Cocoa. Circa 1900

Height 15”

Length 61”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245881
Dealers Internal Reference
Rectory - WH os Pcf 13/11/26
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The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Original decorative tin sign advertising Rowntree’s Cocoa. Circa 1900

Height 15”

Length 61”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Enamel Advertising Sign to the 1900s.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245881
Dealers Internal Ref
Rectory - WH os Pcf 13/11/26
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear.
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Archive I A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear.

Rowntree’s Cocoa Chocolate Tin Sign

Archive II A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear. View II
Archive III A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear. View III
Archive IV A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear. View IV
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Harrison Antique Furniture

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Warwickshire
United Kingdom
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A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear.
Rowntree’s Cocoa Chocolate Tin Sign
Ref: SA1245881
A long rectangular dark blue vitreous enamel advertising sign reading Rowntrees Elect Cocoa in white script with a royal warrant crest and visible edge wear.
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  • ObjectAdvertising Sign
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Commercial
  • MaterialVitreous Enamel, Iron
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsScript typography, royal warrant crest, rectangular plaque, enamel chipping
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian commercial advertising sign dates from 1900 and takes the form of a long rectangular iron plaque finished in a deep cobalt blue vitreous enamel glaze. The front surface displays prominent white script typography reading Rowntree's Elect Cocoa, accompanied by a detailed royal warrant crest positioned near the top left corner. Visible condition details include extensive enamel chipping, rust corrosion along the irregular upper and lower edges, and surface scuffs around the lettering. Practical dimensions measure 38 cm high, 155 cm wide, and 0.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece functions well when mounted directly to a wall above a sideboard in a dining room, kitchen, or industrial loft setting. The striking contrast between the dark blue ground and the bold white lettering creates a strong visual anchor for a gallery wall or a utilitarian workspace.

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Vitreous enamel signs became widely popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries across the United Kingdom as a durable method for outdoor commercial branding, frequently featuring food, drink, and retail products.

These signs were typically constructed from heavy sheet iron or steel, coated with powdered glass glaze fused at high temperatures to create a hard, weather-resistant enamel surface.

Authentic examples generally exhibit heavy metal bases, layered typography with palpable depth, natural surface oxidisation around chips, and period-accurate typography or royal warrants.

An antique advertising sign serves as striking wall decor in industrial, rustic farmhouse, or eclectic kitchen interiors, providing historical contrast against contemporary plaster or brickwork.

Clean gently using a damp cloth with mild soap, avoiding abrasive cleaners that scratch the fused glass surface, and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax to exposed iron edges to prevent further oxidisation.
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