You are looking at a made in England around 1915 by BRIFFITNS of Birmingham & London enamel sign company. This porcelain sign is for Hopper’s Cycles. Agent for Duplex, Torpolee, Torpedo, Little Giant bicycles. 18 inch high x 15 inch wide. Makers name on bottom. No repairs, no touch ups, in all original condition. Hopper’s of England started making cycles in 1880. More fading on one side, though both sides are not mint condition due to being so old. Rust damage: see all close up photos. AUTHENTIC, this is not a reproduction, not a fake, not recently made, 100 YEARS OLD. Weighs 4.4 lbs without any packing. Thick steel and porcelain enamel. Korea, UK, Australia, New Zealand etc. The item “HOPPERS 1915 Cycle Sign porcelain Torpedo ANTIQUE Bicycle vintage motorcycle” is in sale since Sunday, April 9, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\Pre-1930″. The seller is “oldcastiron” and is located in Bangkok Thailand. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type of Advertising: Sign
- Brand: Hopper’s
- date of Creation: 1915
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom