C1950s Folk Art Handmade Removals Lorry Vehicle Display Advertising Vintage For Sale

Wonderful, C1950s, large, ‘Hills & Company Ltd’ removal lorry; a unique, one-off piece of art, or ‘Folk Art’, lovingly hand-crafted with an amazing level of detail.

Once used as an advertising mascot, the hand-made lorry was formerly suspended from a tall height for maximum impact. The old hooks in its ceiling remain serving as a reminder of its past. It is painted in a beautiful deep blue with advertising sign-writing highlighted in gold.

The artist insisted on an amazing array of detail, which must have taken a while to complete. The ‘model’ lorry benefits from fully functional opening back doors with a metal latch to secure them , when opened revealing the copious rear storage. The hand-painted number plates, wheels and signage bring the lorry alive. It glides backwards and forwards quite easily on its wheels.

In the front cabin there is a red plastic windscreen, complete with a decorative red metal steering wheel. The seats are upholstered in a pin-striped navy blue. The driver’s miniature foot pedals are crafted out of wood. There is even a metal exhaust pipe underneath to the rear of the lorry.

Overall, it’s a very quirky and attractive piece of folk art, skilfully made. It could be used for advertising removals or just appreciated as a fabulous piece of hand-worked art. I hope it is appreciated by someone passed down to generations to come.

Due to its age it has had some knocks, scratches and bumps. All to be expected. In my view, this adds character and patina. It’s a vintage piece.

The lorry is sizeable, very heavy and of course fragile. It can be posted but will be very carefully packaged and boxed for transport.

I have never seen another, it’s simply a wonderful piece.