Telecom - Public Telephone Sign - Sign - Metal
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Description from the seller
Vintage “Public Telephone” Sign/Sign – Diameter 50 cm – Metal – Original from the 1980s/1990s
Up for sale is a rare vintage payphone sign, made entirely of metal and featuring the iconic red telephone symbol.
An urban design object that has now almost disappeared, ideal for collectors, industrial furnishings, themed venues, film sets or modern antiques enthusiasts.
Main features
Type: Public telephone sign/sign
Material: Metal (heavy duty sheet metal)
Diameter: 50 cm
Color: gray background with red symbol (original graphic)
Period: 1980s/1990s
Origin: Original, not replica
Finish: Raised metal edge, fully painted red back
Conditions
Original item with normal signs of use and age that certify its authenticity and accentuate its vintage character.
The front surface is in good overall condition, with small imperfections consistent with urban wear. The structure is solid and without significant deformations.
Why is it an interesting piece?
Original telephone signs are now very difficult to find
Excellent format (50 cm) ideal for walls, taverns, creative offices, shops and industrial style environments
Strong graphic icon, with great visual impact
Also perfect as a collectible decoration or for photography / cinema sets
Authentic piece from the years when public telephones were still part of the urban landscape
Shipping / Packaging
Careful shipping, with reinforced protections to preserve the shape and paint during transport.
Vintage “Public Telephone” Sign/Sign – Diameter 50 cm – Metal – Original from the 1980s/1990s
Up for sale is a rare vintage payphone sign, made entirely of metal and featuring the iconic red telephone symbol.
An urban design object that has now almost disappeared, ideal for collectors, industrial furnishings, themed venues, film sets or modern antiques enthusiasts.
Main features
Type: Public telephone sign/sign
Material: Metal (heavy duty sheet metal)
Diameter: 50 cm
Color: gray background with red symbol (original graphic)
Period: 1980s/1990s
Origin: Original, not replica
Finish: Raised metal edge, fully painted red back
Conditions
Original item with normal signs of use and age that certify its authenticity and accentuate its vintage character.
The front surface is in good overall condition, with small imperfections consistent with urban wear. The structure is solid and without significant deformations.
Why is it an interesting piece?
Original telephone signs are now very difficult to find
Excellent format (50 cm) ideal for walls, taverns, creative offices, shops and industrial style environments
Strong graphic icon, with great visual impact
Also perfect as a collectible decoration or for photography / cinema sets
Authentic piece from the years when public telephones were still part of the urban landscape
Shipping / Packaging
Careful shipping, with reinforced protections to preserve the shape and paint during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title
Public Telephone Sign
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Metal
Manufacturer/ Brand
Telecom
Qualification
Original/official
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
2 cm
Diameter
50 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated Period
1980-1990, 1990-2000
