Old enameled plaque bearing the inscription "VERT DE PARIS" (Paris Green), from a set of enameled plaques that equipped the drawers of an old paint merchant's cabinet. Paris Green, also known as Schweinfurt Green, was a synthetic green pigment based on copper acetoarsenite, disseminated in the 19th century and used notably for paint and wallpapers. Paint merchants supplied pigments, paints, and various raw materials to painters, decorators, and artisans; their drawer cabinets allowed these numerous powders and preparations to be stored separately, each compartment identified by a plaque like this one.
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Origin: France, former paint merchant ✦ Dimensions: approx. 13 × 3 cm ✦ Material: Enameled plaque ✦ Condition: Good used condition, with small enamel chips, traces of oxidation, marks, and wear from time.
Authentic old enameled "Paris Green" paint merchant plaque, ideal for a collection of old pigments, trade objects, and scientific curiosities.
