A charmingly retro-style enamel sign, bearing the inscription "NO SMOKING OR SPITTING" in cobalt blue letters on a white background. It comes from the company Email. Appert Frères Paris , one of the leading French manufacturers of enamel signs in the early 20th century. This type of sign was commonly displayed in public places (train stations, government buildings, hospitals, etc.) to ensure hygiene and safety. Its scalloped shape and graphic contrast make it a highly decorative piece today, emblematic of French utilitarian aesthetics.
✦ Origin: France, Email Appert Frères Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: 34 × 15.5 cm ✦ Material: Enameled sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good condition with a visible chip in the enamel in the lower right corner
An iconic decorative object of public hygiene in the 20th century – ideal for retro, industrial or collector's interior decoration.
