{"product_id":"antique-advertising-virol-wall-hanging-mirror-sign-c-1920-apothecary-medical","title":"Antique Advertising  Virol Wall Hanging Mirror Sign c.1920 \/ Apothecary Medical","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Advertising - Virol Wall Hanging Mirror c.1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly 20th Century \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eRare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e Virol wall hanging mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charming piece of advertising history dating from early 20th Century which would have likely been found in a local shop or grocers. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eVirol \u0026amp; Milk was a popular nutritional supplement of the time, a thick, treacle like extract dissolved in warm milk, marketed to strengthen (in particular children and pregnant women). Packed with vitamins, bone marrow and malt extract, it promised \u003cstrong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"656\"\u003evitality, energy and general well being. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eProduction of Virol slowed during WWII due to ingredient shortage and eventually faded out. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eThe mirror features the classic Virol slogan \u003ci\u003e'\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eAfter bathing take Virol \u0026amp; Milk'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eemphasising its role as a tonic consumed after cleansing the body and to nourish from within. Vintage advertising mirrors like this one captured the era’s focus on health, vitality and the comforting ritual of daily supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eThe mirror is bold and colourful with its eye catching red colouring at the top and bottom. The wooden frame compliments this and can easily be wall hung with the mounts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003ecollectors of antique advertising or retro home décor\u003c\/strong\u003e this mirror will look great in a retro country style kitchen, cafe or as part of a collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 30.5cm x 25cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Good with no cracks or chips. Ready to hang. Typical minor micro tarnish spots. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 8463\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467862896982,"sku":"227193890418","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/57_60b4bfb9-beed-4831-8d83-ff65eae3492a.jpg?v=1769729300","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-advertising-virol-wall-hanging-mirror-sign-c-1920-apothecary-medical","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}