Vintage 1950s Bar One Cigarettes Dartboard Cartoon Advert – Mounted on Black Card

Description

Vintage 1950s Bar One Cigarettes Dartboard Cartoon Advert – Mounted on Black Card (Approx. 24 x 30 cm)

Description:
This original vintage advertisement for Bar One Cigarettes dates from the 1950s, featuring a lively and humorous cartoon illustration by the renowned artist J.M. Bateman. The scene captures a moment in a pub darts match, with a champion pausing mid-throw to enjoy a cigarette – all eyes on him in admiration or disbelief. The tagline reads:
“The darts champion who stopped to smoke a BAR ONE”
with the catchy slogan:
“Today’s best smoke at ten for one and four!”

The bold colours, stylised caricatures, and period humour make this advert a fantastic piece of mid-century British advertising art. It’s a striking and nostalgic display item for collectors of vintage cigarette memorabilia or lovers of retro pub culture.

This advert is mounted on black cardboard measuring approximately 24 x 30 cm, ideal for framing or display in themed interiors or vintage advertising collections.

🛠️ Details:

• Brand: Bar One Cigarettes

• Artist: J.M. Bateman

• Date: Circa 1950s

• Style: Humorous cartoon pub scene

• Mount Size: Approx. 24 x 30 cm

• Publisher: Likely a UK tobacco firm (exact publisher not named in the print)

• Format: Magazine advert, mounted on black backing card

📦 Condition Note:
This is an original print from a vintage magazine. As such, it may show minor signs of wear and aging including slight discoloration or corner wear, consistent with age. These qualities add authenticity and vintage charm to the piece.