EARLY WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN For THOMAS CRAPPER ' S WATERFALL NO. 2
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6849415 | Style: English |
| Type: Advertising Sign | Material: Wood |
| Features: Reclaimed | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
| Brand: Crapper |
For sale
Early Crapper wooden advertising trade sign
'Crappers Waterfall No. 2Great Exhibition Model No. 11As used in Kensington PalacePatent No. 1179'
Approx. dimensions - 89cm H x 61cm W x 9cm D (at furthest point) / Weight 7.7kg
A highly collectable advertising sign which is in very good condition commensurate with its age. The wood is sound, there are surface marks and signs of rubbing and some loss to the paint as you would expect. The paint colours are bright and clea...r. As shown in the photos, it appears there may have been a sticker over the Patent No at some point, which, when pulled away, has taken some of the paint. This could be touched up if desired.There is a drill hole in each corner where it has been mounted.
An unusual piece of advertising and social history which would make an interesting and striking addition to any collection, man-cave, cafe, bar etc
Back in the second half of the 19th century, Thomas Crapper & Co Sanitary Specialities, was a leading plumbing supply company in London. He was considered 'The Father of the Flush' after he invented the Valveless Water-Waste Preventer. By the early 1900s, the name T. Crapper could be seen on manhole covers, toilets and urinals all over England. When WWI rolled around, the American soldiers took the time to notice such things, especially when visiting public restrooms. So, when they returned home to America, one of the souveniers they brought with them was a new word: the crapper.
The items I sell are in a used antique or vintage condition. This means they may have related flaws or defects. I try to describe them as fully as possible but please bear this in mind before bidding. Please look at the photos as these form part of the description. If you have any queries please contact me for further information before bidding. All items will be sent tracked and signed for. UK postage price is by Ebay Shutl where possible and may alter depending on final value. Overseas postage is by Global Shipping. Ebay deals with GSP shipping costs and sends the invoice to the buyer for payment. If your country is not listed, please contact me for a shipping cost. If you wish to purchase multiple items, please put them into your basket before making payment. I will then be given one GSP reference number and will be able to combine them into one package. I accept returns for items misdescribed or damaged. Items to be returned in the same condition they were sent. Buyer to pay return postage costs. Overseas buyers are responsible for checking any restrictions / taxes / duties on the import of any items.
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Early Crapper wooden advertising trade sign
'Crappers Waterfall No. 2Great Exhibition Model No. 11As used in Kensington PalacePatent No. 1179'
Approx. dimensions - 89cm H x 61cm W x 9cm D (at furthest point) / Weight 7.7kg
A highly collectable advertising sign which is in very good condition commensurate with its age. The wood is sound, there are surface marks and signs of rubbing and some loss to the paint as you would expect. The paint colours are bright and clea...r. As shown in the photos, it appears there may have been a sticker over the Patent No at some point, which, when pulled away, has taken some of the paint. This could be touched up if desired.There is a drill hole in each corner where it has been mounted.
An unusual piece of advertising and social history which would make an interesting and striking addition to any collection, man-cave, cafe, bar etc
Back in the second half of the 19th century, Thomas Crapper & Co Sanitary Specialities, was a leading plumbing supply company in London. He was considered 'The Father of the Flush' after he invented the Valveless Water-Waste Preventer. By the early 1900s, the name T. Crapper could be seen on manhole covers, toilets and urinals all over England. When WWI rolled around, the American soldiers took the time to notice such things, especially when visiting public restrooms. So, when they returned home to America, one of the souveniers they brought with them was a new word: the crapper.
The items I sell are in a used antique or vintage condition. This means they may have related flaws or defects. I try to describe them as fully as possible but please bear this in mind before bidding. Please look at the photos as these form part of the description. If you have any queries please contact me for further information before bidding. All items will be sent tracked and signed for. UK postage price is by Ebay Shutl where possible and may alter depending on final value. Overseas postage is by Global Shipping. Ebay deals with GSP shipping costs and sends the invoice to the buyer for payment. If your country is not listed, please contact me for a shipping cost. If you wish to purchase multiple items, please put them into your basket before making payment. I will then be given one GSP reference number and will be able to combine them into one package. I accept returns for items misdescribed or damaged. Items to be returned in the same condition they were sent. Buyer to pay return postage costs. Overseas buyers are responsible for checking any restrictions / taxes / duties on the import of any items.
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