Antique cut zinc typographic stencil, used for marking barrels and wine crates in the Bordeaux vineyards. The inscription "PARSAC St ÉMILION" corresponds to an appellation near the famous Saint-Émilion wine, in the Libournais region. This type of stencil was used to indicate the origin of wines on shipping crates destined for merchants or for export. Beautiful industrial typography with solid capitals, antique patina, and signs of use characteristic of winery workshops.
✦ Origin: Bordeaux region, France ✦ Estimated period: early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 23.5 × 13.5 cm - Letter height: 2.5 to 3 cm ✦ Material: cut zinc ✦ Condition: patina from use, even oxidation and workshop marks
A rare piece of evidence of the Bordeaux wine trade – an authentic item that will appeal to lovers of wine-related objects and antique typography.
