Advertising & Ephemera

A world of nostalgia, marketing history, and cultural memorabilia awaits in our Advertising & Ephemera Department. Here, we value and appraise an array of vintage advertising materials, collectable ephemera, and nostalgic objects.

With an extensive knowledge of advertising trends, graphic design, and historical context, this department sees a diverse range of materials. Advertisements and rare promotional items from iconic global and local brands such as Rolex or Cadbury’s feature in these auctions.

Discover vintage posters, magazines, trade cards, signage, promotional toys, packaging, and other ephemeral treasures encompassing a wide variety of categories such as:

Vintage Posters and Signs: From Art Nouveau Parisian perfume advertising posters to Mid-Century Modern brewery signs, these works showcase the evolution of graphic design and advertising aesthetics.

Printed Ephemera: Discover trade cards, advertising brochures, and catalogues, that provide insights into the products and services of well-known brands. Previous examples sold at auction include items from watch brands such as Patek Philippe and Tudor.

Promotional Merchandise: Explore promotional materials normally only accessible to customers direct from the brands themselves. Accessories and apparel such as caps, belts, umbrellas, keychains and more from prestigious watchmakers often feature giving collectors access to items usually only given out in-store or to brand ambassadors.

Tobacciana and Breweriana: A wide range of collectable tobacco and beer-related items, including advertising signs, packaging, and promotional items such as tobacco tins, pipes, cigarette lighters, steins, and branded glassware.

Entertainment Memorabilia: Vintage movie posters, concert flyers, and celebrity endorsements that showcase the varied history of the entertainment industry.

Cultural Artifacts: Ephemera related to historical events, social movements, and cultural milestones that shaped our world.