Swedish moose warning road sign - Sign - Metal

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Ashley Calvert
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He has 15 years of experience trading 20th century glass and antiques.

Estimate  € 120 - € 180
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€15
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€10
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This original Swedish metal warning sign, marked “Varning för älg” (A19-1), dates from 1990–2000 and measures 83 × 83 × 3 cm.

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Description from the seller

I am offering here an original and classic Swedish warning sign bearing the inscription “Achtung Elch” (Swedish: Varning för älg, Sign A19-1), which is popular as a road sign or decorative wall and souvenir sign.

Details about the sign
Meaning. The traffic sign points to road sections in Sweden where there is a special danger from moose on or beside the roadway.

Design. Characteristic of Nordic warning signs is the yellow background with a red border, which in winter with snow provides better visibility.

Cult status. Outside Scandinavia the sign is a popular souvenir and decorative object, often sold as a metal replica, aluminum version, or as a sticker.

Please look closely at the pictures, they are expressly part of the auction, you get what you see.

Shipping is in an insured package.
This is a private auction, no

I am offering here an original and classic Swedish warning sign bearing the inscription “Achtung Elch” (Swedish: Varning för älg, Sign A19-1), which is popular as a road sign or decorative wall and souvenir sign.

Details about the sign
Meaning. The traffic sign points to road sections in Sweden where there is a special danger from moose on or beside the roadway.

Design. Characteristic of Nordic warning signs is the yellow background with a red border, which in winter with snow provides better visibility.

Cult status. Outside Scandinavia the sign is a popular souvenir and decorative object, often sold as a metal replica, aluminum version, or as a sticker.

Please look closely at the pictures, they are expressly part of the auction, you get what you see.

Shipping is in an insured package.
This is a private auction, no

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Swedish moose warning road sign
Material
Metal
Height
83 cm
Width
83 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
4 g
Estimated period
1990-2000
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