Stencil "Tour du Pin Figeac, Grand cru classé – St émilion"

Magnificent oval zinc stencil used for marking crates or barrels from the renowned Château La Tour du Pin Figeac , a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion. An authentic relic of the Bordeaux wine trade, it served to identify containers destined for export. The refined typography, arranged around a balanced oval, evokes the prestige of the great wines of the Libournais region. It boasts a beautiful, textured, grey patina, with traces of use and oxidation typical of old zinc. A rare piece, emblematic of Saint-Émilion's winemaking heritage.

✦ Origin: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux region, France
✦ Estimated period: early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: 27.5 × 18.5 cm - Letter height: 2cm
✦ Material: cut zinc
✦ Condition: natural oxidation, slight surface wear, beautiful visual uniformity

A very elegant workshop item – ideal for decorating with a wine, typography or Bordeaux heritage theme.