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French "Défense de fumer" enamelled warning sign with red letters on a white background, characterized by authentic rusting along the edges.
Translation: It literally means "no smoking".
Material and style: Made of industrial enamel with visible aging marks and mounting holes in the corners.
Origin: Usually from public spaces, train stations or factories from the mid-20th century
Hung on the wall in an old factory.

 Franse "Défense de fumer" emaille  waarschuwingsbord met rode letters op een witte ondergrond, gekenmerkt door authentieke roestvorming langs de randen.Vertaling: Het betekent letterlijk "verboden te roken".Materiaal en stijl: Gemaakt van industrieel emaille met zichtbare ouderdomssporen en bevestigingsgaatjes in de hoeken.Herkomst: Veelal afkomstig uit openbare ruimtes, treinstations of fabrieken uit het midden van de 20e eeuw
Hing aan de muur in oude fabriek.






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NO SMOKING - Sign - Enamel

1950-1960 - Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Belgium

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Belgian-made enamelled wall sign 'DEFENSE DE FUMER' dating from 1950–1960, in reasonable used condition with rust along the edges, measuring 11 cm high by 60 cm wide and 0.2 cm deep, originally official.

NO SMOKING - Sign - Enamel

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Belgian-made enamelled wall sign 'DEFENSE DE FUMER' dating from 1950–1960, in reasonable used condition with rust along the edges, measuring 11 cm high by 60 cm wide and 0.2 cm deep, originally official.

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