Mr. Therm – A Wizard in the Kitchen! Original 1950s North Thames Gas Vintage Advert

Description

Description:
This charming original 1950s advertisement from North Thames Gas features Mr. Therm, the beloved magical mascot of British gas advertising, promoting the wonders of modern gas-powered kitchen appliances.

Presented with delightful mid-century illustration, Mr. Therm is shown waving his wand to bring life and ease to the kitchen – highlighting streamlined cookers, gas-electric washing machines, and gas water heaters. The ad reflects post-war optimism, domestic innovation, and the rise of convenient home living.

The copy promises:

• Cookers from 1/10 a week

• Water heaters from 1/11 a week

• Gas-electric washing machines from 5/7 a week

A delightful piece of British advertising history that would look fantastic framed in a retro-styled kitchen, showroom, or collector’s gallery.

• Date: Circa 1950s

• Publisher: North Thames Gas Board

• Size: Approximately 12 x 15 cm, mounted on black cardboard

• Artist: Uncredited (commonly attributed to in-house illustrators at British Gas at the time)

Condition Note:
Please note this is a genuine vintage print, and as such may display light signs of aging including minor edge wear, faint foxing, or subtle paper toning — all of which add to its nostalgic charm and authenticity.

Ref: TWA 3