Sign - Original bilingual customs sign. - Plastic

Original bilingual customs sign 'Douanes / Customs' from the 1960s–1970s.

An authentic original customs sign dating from the 1960s/1970s, a tangible testimony of postwar European institutional signage. The inscription “DOUANES / CUSTOMS” is made with raised hard plastic letters, mounted on a sturdy rectangular base, with a refined color contrast: the French in deep black, the English in bright red, a visual choice designed to ensure immediate legibility and authority.

The bilingual use of French and English, together with the formal and functional style of the artifact, strongly suggests provenance from a border context or customs control related to the Franco-British area, presumably used at a port or international transit customs checkpoint between France and the United Kingdom, such as those on the Channel, where the flow of goods and people made clear and immediate communication essential.

The surface shows a patina consistent with age, light signs of wear that attest to its authenticity and enhance its vintage charm, without compromising its aesthetic impact. A piece of strong character, ideal for collectors of original signs, for industrial settings, lofts, creative studios, or as a scenographic element with a strong historical presence.

Dimensions: 25 x 56 cm.

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