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Dog's Head Metal Advertising sign

A step back in advertising history with this Dog's Head Brand Metal Advertising Sign.

circa 1904, Dogs head bottled Bass and Guinness.

This new advertising sign comes quality wrapped, making it an ideal gift for any occasion, or a nostalgic purchase for yourself.
Our vintage tin signs are ideal for that special room in your home.

These retro signs have pre drilled holes to all 4 corners for easy fixing.

40cm X 30cm

Hand made in the UK, from quality enamelled metal.

Further Information

Bass and Guinness as one drink is believed to have originated in pubs in Britain with drinkers ordering a mix of dark stout and draught bitter. The earliest recorded usage of the term in the Oxford English Dictionary is from 1889, though an earlier origin of an 18th century blend of porter and pale ale has been conjectured

Several American breweries currently make premixed Black and Tan, and it is a popular blend at American bars. One of the oldest and best known commercial examples is Yuengling's Original Black and Tan.

The name "black and tan" had earlier been applied to dogs, such as the black and tan coon-hound. It was later used as a nickname for the Black and Tans paramilitary reserve during the Irish War of Independence. In March 2006, Ben and Jerry's released an ice cream flavor in the United States for Saint Patrick's Day inspired by the drink; the name offended Irish nationalists because of the paramilitary association. Ben and Jerry's has since apologized.

The most common type of Black and Tan in the United States uses Guinness Draught (not Extra Stout) and Bass, though variations using Harp Lager instead of Bass are referred to as Half and Half. Guinness and Newcastle is generally called a Black Castle. The "layering" of Guinness on top of the ale or lager is possible because the relative density of the Guinness is less than that of the ale or lager.

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