Lot #192 - MORRIS: An early and rare Australian 'Morris Service Authorised Agent' tin sign, with makers stamp 'J.T.PICKEN & SONS Pty LTD', 67cm high x 48 cm wide
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Auction House:Donington Auctions
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Sale Name:The Binalong Motor Museum Auction
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Sale Date:26 Jul 2020 ~ 10.30am (AEST)
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Lot #:192
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Lot Description:MORRIS: An early and rare Australian 'Morris Service Authorised Agent' tin sign, with makers stamp 'J.T.PICKEN & SONS Pty LTD', 67cm high x 48 cm wide
MORRIS: An early Australian Morris Service Authorised Agent tin sign, featuring a Bullnose style radiator cartouche, with makers stamp J.T.PICKEN SONS Pty LTD, 67cm high x 48 cm wide. -
Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Watson Snr.
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Notes:James Thomson (J.T.) Picken was a Scottish-Australian businessman. Picken was born in Glasgow Scotland. He later emigrated to Australia and settled in Melbourne.He was the chairman and founder of the privately owned J.T.Pickens Pty Ltdwhich, after amalgamating with 5 other companies, later became Containers Ltd. In 1982, Australian Paper Mills (APM) took over the larger Containers Ltd. The new company was renamed Amcor Limited which is today one of the worlds top three global packaging companies, based on market capitalization sales, and profits.
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Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Automobiles & Accessories
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