Original Onoto The Pen Enamel Advertising Sign – British Make, Rare Graphics – c.1930s A scarce and striking original enamel advertising sign for Onoto – The Pen, featuring bold red and black lettering, humorous cartoon-style graphics, and the slogan "Fills Itself, Cannot Leak, Can Be Carried At Any Angle." The charming figure in a red coat and bowler hat makes this one of the most distinctive and characterful enamel signs produced for the iconic British fountain pen brand. It’s a highly collectible piece of 1930s advertising, designed to grab attention and packed with vintage appeal. The sign advertises a price of "10/6 each" and proudly states its British manufacture. An ideal display piece for a collector of advertising signs, office memorabilia, or vintage stationery. ConditionDisplays notable wear consistent with age and outdoor use, including enamel loss, rusting, and edge wear. Several patches of enamel loss are present across the lettering and graphic areas, as shown, but the overall design remains legible and visually impactful. Structurally sound with no restoration. The back shows age-related surface rust typical of original signage from this period. DimensionsH: 78cm x L: 50.6cm EraCirca 1930s
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