Description

A Rare Original 1920s Players Weight Cigarettes Octagonal Advertising Mirror

A rare original circa 1920-30s Players Weight Cigarette octagonal advertising mirror from a shop display. The mirror is formed with it being octagonal in shape and having a bevelled edge. The mirror is then decorated with an image of the players cigarette box open showing the cigarettes in white and blue. At the side of the pack is the price of the cigarettes in blue heightened in gold, 15 for 6d. To the bottom section of the mirror it has the writing in blue, red and gold, Players Weights Cigarettes. At the top it has its original fitted holes for hanging. To the base in small makers stamp and numbers. The mirror dates to the late 1920s early 30s.

Size
Height 14”
Width 10”

Condition
The condition of the mirror is excellent, with an odd very tiny nibble to the edge. The mirror has pitted areas around the edge and a couple of odd scuffs in the writing. Overall a very good unusual piece of advertising.