Sign
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, nails and paint
Measurements
380 x 450 x 15 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1154010
Summary
A sign. An oval wooden advertising sign with the manufacturers logo. Two metal nails, one on top and one on bottom. Two drilled through holes, one on LHS and one on RHS. Logo depicts Britannia with Union Jack shield and spear surrounded by commemorative medallions.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Around rim of sign: MARSHALL AND SONS & Co / GAINSBORO' ENGLAND / BRITANNIA IRONWORKS