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Enamel signs, posters and advertising objects selected for their authenticity, graphic character and history.
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Enamel signs
Advertising signs, convex or double-sided, from 1900 to the 1980s.
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Vintage posters
Linen-backed posters and signed lithographs, from Cappiello to Belgian poster artists.
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Thermometers, shop signs, oil cans and bistro items that went with the sign.
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Enamel signs, posters and antique objects: an authentic selection, chosen with care.
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Pieces carefully examined and accurately described.
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The origin and era of every object.
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A short history
of the enamel sign
In the late 19th century, enamel signs entered the world of advertising. Their colours and resistance to the weather made them a lasting medium.
Convex, die-cut or double-sided, they tell the story of brands and shops. A graphic heritage to collect and pass on.
Explore enamel signsThe key periods
- Late 19th century
Advertising begins
The first enamel advertising signs appear.
- 1920 – 1930
Enamel factories flourish
Production becomes industrialised and reaches its peak.
- 1950s
New materials
Plastics become widespread, diversifying advertising materials.
- 1960s
Advertising changes
Signs gradually give way to other media.
Historical reference: Musée du patrimoine du pays royannais
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