Felines yesterday, canines today. Spratt's were a dog food manufacturer that existed until the early 1970's. This sign I think dates from 1950, as MML appears on the bottom. It's on the wall of a local cafe, which previously was a corner shop. I'm surprised that it still survives, as I thought it would either have been removed by now or stolen by a collector or dealer. But it's good to see such things still around.
Are there any old advertising signs still around where you live?
Great sign - like you I'm am very surprised it is still intact after all this time. Haven't seen any old signs around where I live, but in future I will pay more attention to try to spot one.
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How fabulous. I remember Spratts. That's a collector's item now I'd think.
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You've got me to go on another quest now. Off hand I would say no. Always appreciate a photo idea. I had never heard of Spratts.
ReplyDeleteFabulous sign - I think I had a Spratts keyring as a kid - thanks for the sympathy over the balloon rides but it was more than 15 years ago now and they just said each time try again another time but each time it didn't happen just made us lose interest - one time we had to be up at 4am to drive 60 miles to the launch site!
ReplyDeleteIt happened to us also in New Zealand but there we did get a refund.
Collectors & dealers steal things?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm!