Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 119 20-23 Nov 2018
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ARNOTTS' FAMOUS BISCUITS, card advertising fan, c1930s-40s, in thick board (approx 20.8x27.7cm), front with the famous Arnott's multicoloured parrot eating a biscuit and the back features life-size images of five types of biscuits. Some loss of board at top of fan handle, a few creases and scuffing around edge and some age toning, otherwise fine.
It is believed that the parrot was originally drawn in 1888 by Leslie Arnott, daughter-in-law of the company founder, William Arnott, and although some may think it is based on an Australian bird it is thought that the model used was a Mexican parrot given to William Arnott by the Captain of a Newcastle coal ship. The above advertising fan was believed to have been distributed through Easter show bags.
It is believed that the parrot was originally drawn in 1888 by Leslie Arnott, daughter-in-law of the company founder, William Arnott, and although some may think it is based on an Australian bird it is thought that the model used was a Mexican parrot given to William Arnott by the Captain of a Newcastle coal ship. The above advertising fan was believed to have been distributed through Easter show bags.