CIRCA 1920-30

Details

A PAINTED PAPIER-MACHE AND WOOD ELECTRICAL AUTOMATION SHOP WINDOW DISPLAY MODEL
CIRCA 1920-30
Modelled with a bear rising behind a hive with bees entering from the right, the backplate modelled with trees, the front with 'BEAR BRAND HONEY' in painted lettering
27 in. (68.5 cm.) high; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) wide
With wood packing case

Provenance

The Bee-Hive Honey Company, Isleworth.

Special notice

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Lot Essay

This mobile belongs to a set of four originally commisioned by the Bee-Hive Honey Company for their processing works at Isleworth, Middlesex in the 1920's. Subsequently changing its name to Gale's, the original founding partners eventually sold the business for real estate development.

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