A double sided enamelled metal W. H. Smith sign of 'The Newsboy', within a painted oak frame fitted with a cornice and three metal hanging rings, 87cm wide, 20cm deep, 112cm high
Provenance:The W. H. Smith Archive
Footnote:The iconic W H Smith newsboy emblem was designed for Smith’s in 1905 by the artist Septimus E. Scott (1880-1966). Scott went on to design railway posters and illustrations including for other well-known brands such as Rowntree and Wincarnis.
Sold for £840
A double sided enamelled metal W. H. Smith sign of 'The Newsboy', within a painted oak frame fitted with a cornice and three metal hanging rings, 87cm wide, 20cm deep, 112cm high
The W. H. Smith Archive
The iconic W H Smith newsboy emblem was designed for Smith’s in 1905 by the artist Septimus E. Scott (1880-1966). Scott went on to design railway posters and illustrations including for other well-known brands such as Rowntree and Wincarnis.
Auction: The W. H. Smith Archive | Timed Online, ending 31st Aug, 2025