Bidspirit auction | Fry's Chocolate Reverse Painted Advertising

Fry's Chocolate Reverse Painted Advertising Mirror - A reverse painted mirror advertising Fry's Chocolate. The mirror field features gilded and textured lettering, with the central brand name Fry's set above 300 GOLD MEDALS &c. and Chocolate. The design incorporates two Royal Warrants, including the Royal Coat of Arms at the head with the wording MAKERS TO T.M. THE KING & QUEEN and BY APPOINTMENT. The base features the Prince of Wales's feathers crest with the motto ICH DIEN and text & H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. A printed inscription at the bottom edge reads THIS IS THE PROPERTY OF J.S. FRY & SONS LTD. BRISTOL & LONDON. The mirror is set within a dark-stained bevelled wooden frame. Height approximately 29.5 inches, width approximately 16.5 inches.