Coime Cornaredo - Industrial nameplate - Plaque - Metal






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The Coime Cornaredo metal industrial plaque, 43 x 23 cm, 5 mm thick, weight 1.2 kg, made in Italy, in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
Description from the seller
Rare Vintage Industrial Sign "COIME" – Cornaredo (MI) – Die-Cast Aluminum
Incredible piece of Italian industrial archaeology: an authentic metal sign (presumably die-cast aluminum or heavy alloy) from the historic COIME company, based in Cornaredo (Milan).
The object features a splendid embossed graphics with a distinctly 60s/70s vibe, bold lettering and the rectangular logo "C.C." enclosed in an oval. The plate retains its original patina, with the contrast between the dark background and the raised metallic letters giving it a strong, tactile character.
These kinds of plaques were usually affixed to large industrial machines, at the entrance of plants or on lifting structures, representing a symbol of the Milanese economic boom.
Main Features Company: COIME (Cornaredo, Italy)
Material: Solid metal (Alloy/Aluminum)
Dimensions: 43 x 23 cm
Thickness: 5 mm (remarkable sturdiness)
Weight: 1.2 kg
Details: Raised letters, complete with original corner holes for mounting.
Condition
The item is in good vintage condition. It shows signs of time and industrial use that authenticate its history (loss of paint on the background), elements that add charm and collectible value to the piece. Structurally solid and ready to be displayed. Could be improved with professional restoration.
Why buy it?
Perfect for Industrial Loft style interior decor, period workshops, classic car garages, or as a display piece in a collection of advertising signs and metal nameplates. A fragment of the history of technical design "Made in Italy".
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Rare Vintage Industrial Sign "COIME" – Cornaredo (MI) – Die-Cast Aluminum
Incredible piece of Italian industrial archaeology: an authentic metal sign (presumably die-cast aluminum or heavy alloy) from the historic COIME company, based in Cornaredo (Milan).
The object features a splendid embossed graphics with a distinctly 60s/70s vibe, bold lettering and the rectangular logo "C.C." enclosed in an oval. The plate retains its original patina, with the contrast between the dark background and the raised metallic letters giving it a strong, tactile character.
These kinds of plaques were usually affixed to large industrial machines, at the entrance of plants or on lifting structures, representing a symbol of the Milanese economic boom.
Main Features Company: COIME (Cornaredo, Italy)
Material: Solid metal (Alloy/Aluminum)
Dimensions: 43 x 23 cm
Thickness: 5 mm (remarkable sturdiness)
Weight: 1.2 kg
Details: Raised letters, complete with original corner holes for mounting.
Condition
The item is in good vintage condition. It shows signs of time and industrial use that authenticate its history (loss of paint on the background), elements that add charm and collectible value to the piece. Structurally solid and ready to be displayed. Could be improved with professional restoration.
Why buy it?
Perfect for Industrial Loft style interior decor, period workshops, classic car garages, or as a display piece in a collection of advertising signs and metal nameplates. A fragment of the history of technical design "Made in Italy".
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
