Traffic light - Plastic, metal, glass - Ampelmännchen
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He has 15 years of experience trading 20th century glass and antiques.
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Karla Peglau designed the Ampelmännchen traffic signal figure from Berlin, Germany, dating to 1961–1990, in good condition with minor signs of age, 71 cm high, 25 cm wide, 46 cm deep, made of plastic, metal and glass, and in working order.
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Iconic traffic signal, the Ampelmännchen from the 1969-1990s, withdrawn from use in 1990 from the former East Bloc NRD. Read (Wikipedia Ampelmännchen) (Designed in 1961 by East German designer and transport psychologist Karl Peglau, the Ampelmännchen remained in use even after the fall of the Berlin Wall, gradually becoming a cult object and a tourist attraction). New 5 m power cable.
The signal can be rotated 180° from right to left. Two mounting brackets. The signals, for their age and use, are in good condition with minimal signs of aging, they have scratches and discoloration, see photos. Remember that the signals were exposed to weather conditions) Please view the photos before bidding for your own assessment. To reduce shipping costs, two mounting brackets were unscrewed. Easy installation. Ready to use with bulbs.
Height 71 cm
Width 25 cm
Depth 46 cm
Shipping to the Azores, Madeira, Ceuta, Melilla, Gibraltar, Virgin Islands 320 euro, Cook Islands 932 euro. I do not ship to Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Belarus – not possible
Iconic traffic signal, the Ampelmännchen from the 1969-1990s, withdrawn from use in 1990 from the former East Bloc NRD. Read (Wikipedia Ampelmännchen) (Designed in 1961 by East German designer and transport psychologist Karl Peglau, the Ampelmännchen remained in use even after the fall of the Berlin Wall, gradually becoming a cult object and a tourist attraction). New 5 m power cable.
The signal can be rotated 180° from right to left. Two mounting brackets. The signals, for their age and use, are in good condition with minimal signs of aging, they have scratches and discoloration, see photos. Remember that the signals were exposed to weather conditions) Please view the photos before bidding for your own assessment. To reduce shipping costs, two mounting brackets were unscrewed. Easy installation. Ready to use with bulbs.
Height 71 cm
Width 25 cm
Depth 46 cm
Shipping to the Azores, Madeira, Ceuta, Melilla, Gibraltar, Virgin Islands 320 euro, Cook Islands 932 euro. I do not ship to Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Belarus – not possible
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Berlin
Title additional information
Ampelmännchen
Number of objects
1
Material
Plastic, metal, glass
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Industrial
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
71 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
46 cm
Estimated period
1961-1990
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