A rare automotive enamel plate that recalls a disclaimer once displayed in private vehicles, coaches, taxis or company vehicles. The text states that anyone transported free of charge agrees not to claim any damages from the driver or owner in the event of an accident. This type of notice is characteristic of the period when car insurance was still undergoing legal development. The oblong shape with rounded ends and the Art Deco typography suggest manufacturing between the two World Wars.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1925-1940 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 17 x 5 cm ✦ Material: Enamelled sheet metal ✦ Condition: lack of enamel and heavy oxidation on the entire lower part, chips at the ends, text remaining complete and legible despite wear
Rare on the market, this plaque testifies to the beginnings of automobile regulation and is an interesting document in the history of transport and insurance.
