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They're actually quite a favourite in local history museum shops, saw plenty in Beamish. Whole stalls worth in the Covent Garden Market. Acquire your own here-

 

https://originalmetalsigns.co.uk/collections/vintage-art

 

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Yes, I'd concur that they're modern.  I bought some like them in the 1990s!

 

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Thank you, should have thought of this given our proximity to the old Opie Collection premises in Gloucester.

 

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Hi

They are definitely modern repros, of original enamel signs / posters.

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Thank you, I did wonder if that might be the case but it is nice to have it confirmed!

 

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Hi Alexia

 

I think they are simply small modern repros of old advertising signs, made and sold as souvenirs. The Robert Opie Museum of Packaging (somewhat peripatetic in Gloucester and several London addresses) certainly used to produce them.

 

 

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Good afternoon All,

 

Does anyone have any idea as to the use of these? They are vintage-style miniature adverts, backed on a white or yellow metal (varies from piece to piece). They all measure 8cmx6cm.

 

Our enquirer/prospective depositor got them at a car-boot so no provenance available.

 

Would love to hear your thoughts

 

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