Rare enamel instruction plaque intended for building or establishment staff in coal-heated buildings. The arrow indicates the location of the fuel to be used to feed the boiler located in the basement. This type of internal signage was commonly installed in hotels, apartment buildings, administrations, or public establishments during the first half of the 20th century. The plaque is signed Mégras, a French manufacturer specialized in enameled signage.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920-1940 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 30 x 25 cm ✦ Material: Enamelled sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, brilliant and well-preserved enamel. Some chips and wear localized to the mounting holes and around the edges. Slight traces of use.
Evocative of the era of collective coal heating, this plaque is an interesting testimony to the daily operation of old buildings and the trades of concierge or stoker.
