{"product_id":"antique-stephens-ink-enamel-advertising-thermometer-sign","title":"Antique Stephens Ink Enamel Advertising Thermometer Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Stephens Ink Enamel Thermometer Sign Advertising Shop Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eA superb antique Stephens’ Ink enamel advertising thermometer sign, with bold black lettering on a white enamel ground. The front reads “Stephens’ Ink — For All Temperatures” and retains its original glass thermometer tube with Fahrenheit scale from 0 to 140.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThe scale includes wonderful period wording including “Blood Heat”, “Summer Heat”, “Temperate”, “Freezing” and “Zero”. The back carries the original instructions stating that the thermometer was for “Outside Exhibit Only” and refers to H. C. Stephens, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThe lower front is marked for J. A. Jordan \u0026amp; Sons, Bilston, a well-known manufacturer of enamel advertising signs. This is a strong and highly decorative piece of British advertising, ideal for collectors of enamel signs, chemist \/ stationer advertising, shop display pieces, or country house interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eA really eye-catching original advertising thermometer with great typography, strong monochrome styling and plenty of honest age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eAntique used condition with age-related wear. There is enamel loss, rusting and chipping around the edges, hanging holes and fixing points, with some further small marks, scratches, discolouration and wear to the enamel surface. The thermometer tube is present. The glass tube is intact and working. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eH: 93.5 cm x L: 17.5 cm x W: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eEarly 20th century, likely Edwardian to 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephens Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831316492668,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/9C03D240-0412-4080-9901-990F2F948C6C.jpg?v=1780396171","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-stephens-ink-enamel-advertising-thermometer-sign","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}