Bidspirit auction | J. S. Fry and Sons

J. S. Fry and Sons Ltd Ebonised Counter Display Cabinet - A countertop display cabinet featuring an ebonised wooden frame and glazed panels. The piece is surmounted by an arched pediment housing a hand painted glass sign reading FRYS CHOCOLATE with a central illustration of a cocoa pod branch. The front glass panel is acid etched with the brand name FRYS and CHOICE CHOCOLATE positioned above and below a central Royal Crest reading BY SPECIAL ROYAL APPOINTMENT. The interior contains a single glass shelf supported by wooden battens, and the rear of the cabinet is fitted with sliding doors. The lower front rail of the wooden base is carved with the company name J. S. FRY and SONS LTD. A brass makers plate is attached to the reverse of the pediment which reads R. PALMER MAKER, JUBILEE WORKS, WILDER ST., BRISTOL. The internal base board shows a natural wood finish. 27.25 inches wide, 15 inches deep, 24.5 inches high (to top of cabinet body).