{"product_id":"antique-advertising-wooden-leaflet-holder-road-transport-general-insurance","title":"Antique Advertising  Wooden Leaflet Holder Road Transport \u0026 General Insurance","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Advertising - Wooden Leaflet Holder Road Transport \u0026amp; General Insurance \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly to Mid 20th Century c.1950\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn authentic mid 20th century wooden leaflet rack, originally used for advertising the \u003cem data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eRoad Transport \u0026amp; General Insurance Company, Limited\u003c\/em\u003e. Crafted from solid wood, this freestanding display features gold lettering to the front promoting fire, accident and motor insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eDesigned for use in a public or office setting, the rack has multiple compartments for holding brochures, leaflets and documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eThe paperwork included includes various insurance documents, invoices and tags for sending parcels and large documents. The documents are all in great condition and can easily be read. These include different typography and designs making them an interesting piece of history in accompaniment to the stand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eRoad Transport \u0026amp; General Insurance Company, Limited\u003c\/em\u003e was founded in \u003cspan data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e1918\u003c\/span\u003e, originally providing specialist insurance for transport and motor vehicles. The company later expanded to offer \u003cspan data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"403\"\u003efire, accident and general insurance\u003c\/span\u003e, reflecting the rapid growth of motor transport in early 20th century Britain. By the 1920s it became part of the \u003cspan data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eGeneral Accident\u003c\/span\u003e insurance group, one of the UK’s major insurers. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eA wonderful collector’s item of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eBritish insurance history and early commercial advertising\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for display in a study, library or vintage shop interior. A welcomed addition to any collector of interesting antiques and historic items. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 21.5cm x 10cm x Height 35cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 8456\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52458766139734,"sku":"227191442279","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/57_3add1aa5-c29a-4c62-aa3a-ae62162e0d95.jpg?v=1769637667","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-advertising-wooden-leaflet-holder-road-transport-general-insurance","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}