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Ardath Smoking Mixture Advertising Showcard - A lithographed tin advertising showcard for Ardath Smoking Mixture, featuring a black ground with a red border. The central graphic depicts a gold vacuum tin illustrated with a scene of figures in 18th-century period costume. White and yellow lettering details the 'Medium (Standard Strength)' variety alongside pricing in pre-decimal British currency. The lower edge bears a printed attribution reading 'Manufactured by ARDATH TOBACCO Co LONDON.E.C.' and the reference 'REF. No 440.'. The sign is mounted to a black cardboard backing with a fold-out easel stand and integrated hanging cord. The reverse shows a handwritten number '12' in white. 9.5 x 7.75 inches.