Madrid Metro - Road/traffic sign - Metal

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Description from the seller

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

Authentic Madrid Metro sign, one of the most iconic symbols of urban transport in Europe.
The piece is made of solid metal, not thin sheet metal: it does not bend by hand, weighs about 500 grams, and has a sturdy construction typical of functional signs installed in stations and original accesses.

- Features
Origin: Spain – Madrid Metro
Period: second half of the 20th century (estimated)
Material: solid metal
Dimensions: 32 × 52 cm
Weight: about 500 g
Front: red diamond with blue panel and white inscription “Metro”, official historic graphics
Back: raw metal with original mounting holes, markings consistent with real use
Conditions: good vintage condition, with normal signs of aging confirming authenticity

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

- Ideal for
Railway and metro memorabilia collectors
Urban design and historic graphics enthusiasts
Industrial furniture, loft, studio, bar or showroom
Iconic display piece

Rare piece with strong visual impact, increasingly hard to find on the market in these dimensions and conditions.

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

Authentic Madrid Metro sign, one of the most iconic symbols of urban transport in Europe.
The piece is made of solid metal, not thin sheet metal: it does not bend by hand, weighs about 500 grams, and has a sturdy construction typical of functional signs installed in stations and original accesses.

- Features
Origin: Spain – Madrid Metro
Period: second half of the 20th century (estimated)
Material: solid metal
Dimensions: 32 × 52 cm
Weight: about 500 g
Front: red diamond with blue panel and white inscription “Metro”, official historic graphics
Back: raw metal with original mounting holes, markings consistent with real use
Conditions: good vintage condition, with normal signs of aging confirming authenticity

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

- Ideal for
Railway and metro memorabilia collectors
Urban design and historic graphics enthusiasts
Industrial furniture, loft, studio, bar or showroom
Iconic display piece

Rare piece with strong visual impact, increasingly hard to find on the market in these dimensions 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
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Objects sold
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