Overview
A substantial wall-mounted tavern lantern featuring the iconic red triangle of Bass Ale, the world's first registered trademark.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Bass Brewery Illuminated Pub Lantern, c. 1970s
Photo reference
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Story
In 1876, a Bass employee waited overnight outside the registrar's office to ensure their red triangle became the very first trademark ever registered in the United Kingdom.
Maker / Origin
Bass Brewery was founded by William Bass in 1777 in Burton-upon-Trent, a town famous for its hard water which was uniquely suited for brewing pale ale.
Condition & Value
The lantern appears to be in good working order with functional internal lighting. Large-scale brewery signage is highly sought after by 'man cave' decorators and serious breweriana collectors.
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