Vintage Morrells Hand-Painted Pub Sign
This vintage hand-painted pub sign bears the name Morrells and depicts two horses pulling a hay cart, with a handler walking at their head. The scene is painted in muted earth tones, with a pale blue sky above a flat, sandy ground. The cart is loaded high with a rounded mound of hay, and its large spoked wheels are clearly defined. The lettering “MORRELLS” is set in white capitals on a dark blue band along the lower edge, giving the sign a clear and direct advertising message. The painted scene is applied to a wooden board, and the composition is characteristic of rural, agricultural imagery used on traditional signage.
Condition and Originality
The sign shows clear signs of age and use, with areas of paint loss, chipping and surface wear across the painted scene, particularly around the edges and upper section. The top edge and corners of the board are damaged and uneven, and there are scuffs and marks across the surface. The painted horses, cart and lettering remain legible, and the sign retains its original hand-painted character. Its visible wear is part of its appeal for collectors of breweriana and rural advertising, as it reflects its age and history. The sign would suit those seeking an authentic vintage piece for a bar, pub-themed interior or advertising collection.
