Old lithographed tin advertising sign for Billards Delforge, located at 6 & 8 rue Gombert in Lille. Its visual relief typographical design, with cream shaded letters on a bright red background, is characteristic of French advertising productions from the early 20th century. A testament to a Lille business that has now disappeared, this sign combines regional interest, the history of billiards, and old advertising aesthetics. The presence of the precise address enhances its appeal to collectors of local advertisements from Northern France.
✦ Provenance: Billards Delforge, Lille (Nord) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 40 x 20 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Condition: Visible wear and small missing parts of the lithography, usual scratches, oxidation on the reverse, colors still well-present on the front, original mounting holes.
Beautiful regional advertising from Northern France, sought after for its connection to the world of cafes, estaminets, and billiard halls of the Belle Époque.
