"Night Bell" Enamel Sign

Small enameled door plate intended to indicate which doorbell to use outside opening hours. These plates were affixed near the entrances of shops, hotels, pharmacies, or townhouses to distinguish the daytime doorbell from the one reserved for night calls. Its compact format and traditional typography make it a characteristic example of French commercial signage from the first half of the 20th century.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920-1950
✦ Dimensions: approx. 10 x 6 cm
✦ Material: enameled sheet metal
✦ Condition: enamel chips, a crack running through the center, wear and oxidation on the edges, typography remains perfectly legible

An authentic element of old signage, appreciated for complementing a vintage shop decoration, a collection of enameled plates, or a set dedicated to old trades and shops.