Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - an original c1960s (believed circa 1965/66) advertising poster for 'Bristol Zoo' portraying a risograph-style image of Congo the Gorilla on an orange background. Congo was the Zoo's star attraction during the period. Also featuring the opening times to the lower edge - 'Open Daily: Weekdays 9 a.m., Sundays 10 a.m. No Dogs Allowed'. Measuring approx. 51cm x 74cm. Rolled.
Sold for £680
Auction: FORMER BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS - THE AUCTION - LIVE BROADCASTCLOSED, 22nd Nov, 2024
Former Bristol Zoo Gardens - The Auction
300 specially selected lots from the former Bristol Zoo Gardens, in Clifton. Including antique signage, vintage posters, contemporary enclosure signs, souvenirs, sculptures and several unique pieces.
(FOR THE ZOO BENCH AUCTION - VIEW HERE)
Proceeds from this auction will help care for the animals at Bristol Zoo Project or support critical conservation work around the world. (The Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Ltd is a registered charity, No.1104986)
This is an online-only 'Live Broadcast Auction' - at 10am on 22nd November the live stream will start, showing an auctioneer conducting the sale. You can leave bids at any point whilst the catalogue is live, or login on the day to bid live during the stream. Telephone and absentee bids are also accepted (some restrictions apply).
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