Black Cat Cigarettes Metal Wall Sign (4 sizes)
The House of Carreras, is a tobacco business established in London, in the nineteenth century, by a nobleman from Spain, Don José Carreras Ferrer. It continued as an independent company until November 1958, when it merged with Rothmans of Pall Mall. Black Cat is now a cigarette brand sold around the world, but its name sprang from humble origins.
The original black cat, once an ordinary domestic cat, spent hours curled up asleep in the window of Don José’s Wardour Street shop. Because the cat became such a familiar sight to the passers-by, the shop began to be known as the “black cat shop”. Don José decided to adopt the cat as part of the company's image and in 1886 it became the first trademark to be registered by Carreras. Eventually the cat became an integral part of the design of the Black Cat pack and a lovely selection of Black Cat cigarette art emerged. This replica vintage advertising sign is purrrfect for a home bar, pub, study or chill out den!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your Vintage Cigarette Wall Sign will come with pre drilled holes in each corner for easy fixing. We recommend that your Metal Wall Art is suitable for Indoor hanging (preferably out of direct sunlight) or in a shaded area outside. These signs are NOT UV treated, but you can apply a suitable UV resistant spray post purchase to prolong it's vibrant colours for a longer period of time ( available from most DIY stores and online ), check out our special Blog for more information. Signs placed in direct sunlight will naturally fade over time. However, placing your sign in the right place will ensure years of happy viewing.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this, and we will be happy to offer advice.
Size Guide :
Small : 150mm x 200mm : Weight : 160 grams
Large : 300mm x 400mm: Weight : 700 grams
Jumbo : 500mm x 700mm : Weight : 2400 grams
Super Jumbo : 700mm x 1000mm : Weight : 3750grams
