No Smoking - Sign - Sheet metal
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Original Italian vintage wall sign from the 1950s–1960s reading “VIETATO FUMARE,” made of sheet metal with a wood-like backing, in good used condition with age-related marks, measuring 70 x 25 cm.
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Original vintage wall sign from the era “NO SMOKING” – 1950s–1970s – Tin sheet
Authentic Italian wall sign, used in industrial or public settings in the mid-twentieth century, bearing the notice *“NO SMOKING”* in black characters on a white background, with a red border.
*Features:*
- Period: 1950s–1970s
- Material: *tin sheet* + backing in a plywood-like material
- Technique: painted via silk-screen
- Dimensions: *70 x 25 cm*
- 4 corner holes for mounting
- Condition: good preservation with *authentic patina*
*Historical note:*
These signs were commonly installed in factories, workshops, stations and high-risk environments, as a visual safety measure. Their appearance and artisanal craftsmanship attest to their authenticity.
*Authentic piece of industrial vintage design*, ideal for collectors, shop windows, venues in vintage/loft style.
*Tracked shipping with secure packaging*
The sign has deliberately not been cleaned to enhance its vintage look.
Original vintage wall sign from the era “NO SMOKING” – 1950s–1970s – Tin sheet
Authentic Italian wall sign, used in industrial or public settings in the mid-twentieth century, bearing the notice *“NO SMOKING”* in black characters on a white background, with a red border.
*Features:*
- Period: 1950s–1970s
- Material: *tin sheet* + backing in a plywood-like material
- Technique: painted via silk-screen
- Dimensions: *70 x 25 cm*
- 4 corner holes for mounting
- Condition: good preservation with *authentic patina*
*Historical note:*
These signs were commonly installed in factories, workshops, stations and high-risk environments, as a visual safety measure. Their appearance and artisanal craftsmanship attest to their authenticity.
*Authentic piece of industrial vintage design*, ideal for collectors, shop windows, venues in vintage/loft style.
*Tracked shipping with secure packaging*
The sign has deliberately not been cleaned to enhance its vintage look.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Sheet metal
Style subtype
Industrial design
No. of items
1
Title
No Smoking
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Wood
Qualification
Original/official
Style
Vintage
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
70 cm
Depth
3 mm
Weight
700 g
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated Period
1950-1960
