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SA1239407

Cadbury’s Pure Cocoa Antique Original Print Advert 1888 –

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Item Number: SA1239407
Date of manufacture: 1880
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Kings-Lane
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Description

An authentic, original Victorian-era print advertisement for Cadbury’s Pure Cocoa, dating from late 1888.
Titled "A Refresher", the charming illustration features a classic portrait of a British judge in full legal robes and curled wig, taking a momentary recess to enjoy a steaming cup and saucer of cocoa. The lower section showcases tight, period-correct typography mapping out the health, purity, and stamina benefits of Cadbury's over contemporary competitors. It concludes with a historic "Precaution and Warning" text cautioning consumers against "highly coloured and drugged preparations offered as pure Cocoa."
This piece of British social and advertising history is presented on a black card backing sheet. It makes for an highly original display piece perfect for a home kitchen, dining room, vintage café interior, or a legal professional's office.
Measurements & Condition
• Height: 30.0 cm / 11.8 inches (Total size including card mount)
• Width: 22.0 cm / 8.6 inches (Total size including card mount)
• Actual Clipping Size: 27.0 cm (H) x 19.0 cm (W)
• Material: Original 19th-century monochrome newsprint.
• Condition Report: Very good historic condition. The text is crisp and the line engraving retains excellent detail. Uniform, light age-toning consistent with a genuine 1888 document. There are no major tears, creases, or stains.
• Presentation: Placed against a protective black card display mount inside a clear archival cellophane sleeve. Ready for framing.
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Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 1880.


Dimensions

Height = 30 cm (11.8")
Width = 22 cm (8.7")
Depth = 0 cm (0.0")


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Kings-Lane
PROFESSIONAL DEALER

Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
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