CHURCHMAN'S (W.A & A.C) - STARS OF VARIETY - ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Churchman's (W.A & A.C), Cigarettes - Stars Of Variety (unproduced series c1946) - Original Artwork - Stainless Stephen - an original painted artwork, completed by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall for production of the cigarette card series. Accompanied by a handwritten letter from Stephen approving of the art. Artwork size: 8.5x4", approx. Arthur Clifford Baynes (30 November 1892–13 January 1971) was an English teacher and comedian who performed under the stage name Stainless Stephen. He was one of the first comedians to appear on BBC Radio, where he created several characters including "Oscillating Oscar" as well as "Stainless Stephen".