Vintage functional signage plaques made of enameled sheet metal, designed to indicate how to open doors, gates, drawers, or mechanical devices in public buildings, workshops, administrative buildings, or technical facilities. The deliberately simple and highly legible design, with black sans-serif capital lettering on a white background, adheres to the rational and standardized conventions of early 20th-century utilitarian signage. Narrow rectangular format, with two original mounting holes. Sold individually.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 8.5 x 3cm ✦ Material: Enameled sheet metal ✦ Condition: Significant signs of age and use, with enamel chips along the edges, localized oxidation around the holes, uniform patinated surface, inscriptions perfectly legible
Vintage signage, ideal for wall decoration, doors, workshops, industrial scenography or cabinets of curiosities.
