Michelin - Michelin - Sign - Metal, Enamel
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Michelin vintage metal tin advertising sign featuring Bibendum on a bicycle, 40 cm by 25 cm, blue and yellow, dating to 1930–1940, in fair condition.
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Genuine Vintage Michelin Man Tin Advertising Sign — Bibendum on Bicycle
Original vintage tin advertising sign for Michelin tyres, featuring the iconic Bibendum (Michelin Man) riding a bicycle while smoking his signature cigar — a design element so central to the character that Michelin specifically included it in Bibendum's 1908 copyright filing. Rendered in Michelin's traditional blue and yellow color scheme with bold "MICHELIN" lettering across the top and a small printer's mark visible at the lower left corner.
The cigar-smoking Bibendum was Michelin's dominant advertising image from the character's creation in 1898 through the 1930s, before later redesigns phased it out — placing this design firmly within Michelin's classic early-to-mid 20th century advertising era.
Condition: Genuine vintage condition with honest age-related wear — extensive rust spotting and oxidation across the surface, paint loss concentrated around the edges and lower portion, and a small tear/crease near the Michelin Man's arm. This is authentic period wear, not artificial distressing, and adds to the piece's character for serious collectors.
Genuine Vintage Michelin Man Tin Advertising Sign — Bibendum on Bicycle
Original vintage tin advertising sign for Michelin tyres, featuring the iconic Bibendum (Michelin Man) riding a bicycle while smoking his signature cigar — a design element so central to the character that Michelin specifically included it in Bibendum's 1908 copyright filing. Rendered in Michelin's traditional blue and yellow color scheme with bold "MICHELIN" lettering across the top and a small printer's mark visible at the lower left corner.
The cigar-smoking Bibendum was Michelin's dominant advertising image from the character's creation in 1898 through the 1930s, before later redesigns phased it out — placing this design firmly within Michelin's classic early-to-mid 20th century advertising era.
Condition: Genuine vintage condition with honest age-related wear — extensive rust spotting and oxidation across the surface, paint loss concentrated around the edges and lower portion, and a small tear/crease near the Michelin Man's arm. This is authentic period wear, not artificial distressing, and adds to the piece's character for serious collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
France
Number of objects
1
Title
Michelin
Country of origin
France
Material
Enamel, Metal
Manufacturer/brand
Michelin
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Width
25 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Qualification
Original/official
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