Antique Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure Enamel Advertising Sign

An original antique enamel advertising sign for Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure, dating from the early 20th century. Featuring bold blue lettering on a vibrant yellow background, this is a striking example of classic period advertising designed to catch the eye outside chemists and general stores.

Made from vitreous enamel on metal, the sign has developed a beautifully weathered patina with areas of enamel loss, rusting and surface wear that add to its authentic vintage appeal. The distressed finish gives the piece plenty of character and reflects its history as an outdoor advertising display.

Veno’s was one of the best-known patent medicine brands of the era, produced in Manchester and widely sold throughout Britain and the Commonwealth. Pieces like this are now highly sought after by collectors of enamel signs, pharmacy advertising and rustic industrial décor.

A fantastic decorative piece for a kitchen, bar, workshop or retail interior, with strong colour and great visual impact.

Good antique condition with age-related wear, enamel loss and rusting consistent with age and outdoor use.

Height - 21cm 

Width - 65cm