{"product_id":"antique-hudsons-soap-enamel-advertising-clock-sign","title":"Antique Hudson's Soap Enamel Advertising Clock Sign c.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Hudson's Soap Enamel Advertising Clock Sign c.1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original antique enamel advertising sign for Hudson's Soap, dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1900.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by the Patent Enamel Company of Birmingham, this wonderfully decorative shop sign features a distinctive arched top with the words 'WE CLOSE AT' above a clock face with blue Roman numerals and adjustable metal hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the clock, the words 'TO-DAY' are flanked by two yellow pointing hands, while the lower section advertises Hudson's Soap in bold lettering against a dark blue background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vibrant combination of deep red, teal green, yellow and blue is complemented by decorative foliage, creating a striking example of early British advertising. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended for shopkeepers to indicate their closing time, the clock hands could be moved manually to display the appropriate hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly attractive piece of antique advertising, ideal for collectors of enamel signs, historic shop fittings and early commercial memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique condition with some enamel loss around the edges, fixing holes and lower section. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enamel retains strong colour and an attractive gloss, with the lettering and decoration remaining largely intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original adjustable clock hands are present, with age-related patination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45.6 cm x L: 26.6 cm x W: 2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1895–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudsons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57687420207484,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/5E34ACF2-6851-4819-B7D6-587DAA39C223.jpg?v=1793006956","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-hudsons-soap-enamel-advertising-clock-sign","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}