An antique cut zinc wine stencil bearing the inscription "CÔTES DE CASTILLON," a Bordeaux wine appellation located east of Saint-Émilion. Used to mark barrels or crates of wine before shipping, this stencil served to guarantee the origin of the vintage in wineries and merchant houses. The fine, regular typography is typical of early 20th-century markings, and the zinc surface patina is punctuated with traces of natural oxidation and wear.
✦ Origin: France (Bordeaux region) ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 30 × 11 cm - Letter height: 2.5cm ✦ Material: Cut zinc ✦ Condition: Homogeneous patina with slight oxidation and workshop marks
A rare example of Bordeaux's wine heritage, ideal for decorating a wine cellar, wine cellar or a space for a lover of old wines.
