Antique Advertising Enamel Sign - P & P Campbell Perth Dye Works Original Frame
C.1910
A rare and highly collectible antique enamel advertising sign for P. & P. Campbell Perth Dye Works, complete with its original frame and wall hanging bracket. This authentic piece of advertising memorabilia is a wonderful example of early commercial signage and would make an outstanding addition to any collection of enamel signs, advertising antiques, or industrial heritage items.
Featuring bold period lettering and classic enamel construction, the sign displays the character and craftsmanship associated with early 20th-century advertising.
P. & P. Campbell's Perth Dye Works was a pioneering Scottish cleaning and dyeing company founded in 1814 in Perth, Scotland. Widely regarded as one of Britain's earliest large-scale dry-cleaning businesses, the firm built a strong reputation for the dyeing, cleaning, repairing, and remodelling of garments, household fabrics, curtains, and furs. Over the years, P. & P. Campbell became a well-known and trusted name throughout Scotland and beyond, earning recognition for its quality workmanship and innovative approach to textile care. Today, surviving advertising items from the company provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of Scotland's textile and cleaning industries.
The survival of the original timber frame adds significantly to its display appeal. You can just about make out the wording Trade Supplied on the frame.
Dimensions including frame and bracket / Height 69cm // Width 40.5
Condition: Good with typical age wear for these type of signs. Minor areas of loss. Please see images.
