This striking vintage KB (Kolster-Brandes) neon sign is a classic piece of mid-20th-century British electrical retail history. Kolster-Brandes, commonly known as KB, was a major manufacturer and retailer of radios, televisions and domestic electrical goods from the 1920s through the 1960s. Their distinctive branding and illuminated shop signs became a familiar sight on British high streets, promoting reliable, modern home electronics at a time when radio and TV were transforming everyday life.

The sign itself, with its glowing red neon KB monogram and contrasting illuminated “TV AND RADIO” panel, is representative of the post-war era when neon advertising was both eye-catching and symbolic of technological progress. Retailers used signs like this in shop windows to attract customers and showcase the arrival of the latest televisions and wireless sets.

Its styling suggests late 1950s to early 1960s manufacture, when KB was enjoying strong recognition and competing with other household names such as Murphy, Bush, and Pye. These signs are now sought after by collectors of vintage advertising, industrial lighting, and mid-century electronics.

FREE Vintage Radio Included

To complement this neon sign, we’re including a FREE period-appropriate radio, seen in the photos. While it is untested and sold as-is, it makes a wonderful display companion and adds to the historical appeal. Together, the KB neon sign and the classic radio create a perfect themed pairing for collectors, decorators, or anyone looking to celebrate the golden age of radio and television.