A rectangular printed metal advertising sign for L. Finney & Co., depicting a Victorian-style steam locomotive emerging from a brick tunnel. The central illustration shows the train pulling wagons with text reading WEDGWOOD AND MINTONS CHINA and DIRECT POTTERY SUPPLY STORES L. FINNEY & CO PROPRIETORS. The locomotive is finished in green and gold livery. The sign features a decorative border with inset illustrations of ceramic sets in the upper corners. The top of the sign is printed with the company name L. FINNEY & CO in a red serif typeface with yellow shadowing. To the left, text states AVERAGE SALES 1133 TONS OF CHINA and 1050 CRATES OF GLASS Per Annum, credited to J. Sykes Accountant. To the right, it reads WHOLESALE and EXPORT POTTERS TO HER MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT. A prominent red banner at the bottom identifies the business location as DEPOTS AT KING STREET, HAMMERSMITH W. Small mounting holes are located at the four corners. A white adhesive price sticker is present in the upper right corner reading 12.00.
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