Madrid Metro - Road/traffic sign - Metal

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Metro de Madrid metal sign, size 32 × 52 cm, dating from the late 1960s to the 1970s, in good vintage condition.

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Original sign “Metro” – Metro de Madrid – Vintage solid metal.

An authentic emblem of the Madrid Metro, one of the most iconic symbols of European urban transport.
The object is made of solid metal, not thin sheet metal: it won’t bend by hand, weighs about 500 grams, and has a robust construction, typical of functional signage installed at stations and original entrances.

Features
Origin: Spain – Metro de Madrid
Period: second half of the 20th century (estimate)
Material: solid metal
Dimensions: 32 × 52 cm
Weight: about 500 g
Front: red diamond with a blue panel and white lettering "Metro", official historical graphic
Rear: raw metal with original mounting holes, signs consistent with real use
Condition: good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear that confirm its authenticity

- Authenticity
The design, colors, proportions, and typography match the official historic Metro de Madrid logo, which has been used for decades.
This is not a reproduction or a modern decorative object, but a genuine element of urban signage.

- Ideal for
Collectors of railway and subway memorabilia
Enthusiasts of urban design and historical graphic design
Industrial furniture, loft, studio, premises or showroom
Iconic display item

A rare piece with a strong visual impact, increasingly difficult to find on the market in these sizes and conditions.

Original sign “Metro” – Metro de Madrid – Vintage solid metal.

An authentic emblem of the Madrid Metro, one of the most iconic symbols of European urban transport.
The object is made of solid metal, not thin sheet metal: it won’t bend by hand, weighs about 500 grams, and has a robust construction, typical of functional signage installed at stations and original entrances.

Features
Origin: Spain – Metro de Madrid
Period: second half of the 20th century (estimate)
Material: solid metal
Dimensions: 32 × 52 cm
Weight: about 500 g
Front: red diamond with a blue panel and white lettering "Metro", official historical graphic
Rear: raw metal with original mounting holes, signs consistent with real use
Condition: good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear that confirm its authenticity

- Authenticity
The design, colors, proportions, and typography match the official historic Metro de Madrid logo, which has been used for decades.
This is not a reproduction or a modern decorative object, but a genuine element of urban signage.

- Ideal for
Collectors of railway and subway memorabilia
Enthusiasts of urban design and historical graphic design
Industrial furniture, loft, studio, premises or showroom
Iconic display item

A rare piece with a strong visual impact, increasingly difficult to find on the market in these sizes and conditions.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Title
Madrid Metro
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Metal
Qualification
Original/official
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
2 mm
Weight
500 g
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated Period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.14%
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