No. 95481270

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Enamel sign (3) - Enamel
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Enamel sign (3) - Enamel

These rare antique botanical enamel plaques are a true gem for collectors, garden designers, antique enthusiasts, and lovers of natural history. Featuring the Latin names Teucrium lucidum L., Salvia bertolonii Vis., and Salvia stepposa Schost., each piece is a snapshot of historical botanical classification, rooted in the traditions of classical taxonomy. These vintage plant labels reflect a period when botanic gardens, educational institutions, and private estates used enamel signs to identify plant species with both scientific precision and aesthetic care. Crafted in durable porcelain enamel, these plaques are resistant to weathering, fading, and corrosion—making them ideal for outdoor gardens, greenhouses, and conservatories. They carry the visual language of mid-20th century scientific signage and evoke a time when field botanists, horticulturists, and scholars relied on tactile identification tools rather than digital databases. Their timeless typography, bold black lettering, and classic white background are both stylish and functional, serving as elegant design accents as well as conversation pieces. Each label is pierced for mounting, with small pre-drilled holes that suggest they once adorned wooden plant beds, metal stakes, or display boards in curated herbariums or botanical museums. The plants listed—species of Teucrium and Salvia—are known for their aromatic leaves, drought tolerance, and importance in pollinator ecosystems. These genera belong to the Lamiaceae family, commonly referred to as the mint or sage family, and are prized for their roles in ornamental horticulture, medicinal herbology, and landscape architecture. Collectors of antique garden décor, naturalist tools, vintage scientific instruments, and enamel signage will appreciate the historical authenticity and patina of these rare specimens. They appeal equally to curators of educational collections, stewards of heirloom gardens, interior decorators with a passion for botanical themes, and sellers of apothecary-style objects. Perfect for styling a rustic greenhouse, botanical-themed café, academic library, or antique shop window, these plaques bring a touch of old-world charm and intellectual depth to any setting. These botanical signs are also highly suitable for gift-giving to plant lovers, herbalists, garden historians, or educators in biology and taxonomy. Their presence bridges the gap between nature and culture, science and art, utility and beauty. With their preserved enamel surface, these vintage plaques are not only decorative collectibles but also archival-quality objects with a story to tell.

No. 95481270

Sold
Enamel sign (3) - Enamel

Enamel sign (3) - Enamel

These rare antique botanical enamel plaques are a true gem for collectors, garden designers, antique enthusiasts, and lovers of natural history. Featuring the Latin names Teucrium lucidum L., Salvia bertolonii Vis., and Salvia stepposa Schost., each piece is a snapshot of historical botanical classification, rooted in the traditions of classical taxonomy. These vintage plant labels reflect a period when botanic gardens, educational institutions, and private estates used enamel signs to identify plant species with both scientific precision and aesthetic care.

Crafted in durable porcelain enamel, these plaques are resistant to weathering, fading, and corrosion—making them ideal for outdoor gardens, greenhouses, and conservatories. They carry the visual language of mid-20th century scientific signage and evoke a time when field botanists, horticulturists, and scholars relied on tactile identification tools rather than digital databases. Their timeless typography, bold black lettering, and classic white background are both stylish and functional, serving as elegant design accents as well as conversation pieces.

Each label is pierced for mounting, with small pre-drilled holes that suggest they once adorned wooden plant beds, metal stakes, or display boards in curated herbariums or botanical museums. The plants listed—species of Teucrium and Salvia—are known for their aromatic leaves, drought tolerance, and importance in pollinator ecosystems. These genera belong to the Lamiaceae family, commonly referred to as the mint or sage family, and are prized for their roles in ornamental horticulture, medicinal herbology, and landscape architecture.

Collectors of antique garden décor, naturalist tools, vintage scientific instruments, and enamel signage will appreciate the historical authenticity and patina of these rare specimens. They appeal equally to curators of educational collections, stewards of heirloom gardens, interior decorators with a passion for botanical themes, and sellers of apothecary-style objects. Perfect for styling a rustic greenhouse, botanical-themed café, academic library, or antique shop window, these plaques bring a touch of old-world charm and intellectual depth to any setting.

These botanical signs are also highly suitable for gift-giving to plant lovers, herbalists, garden historians, or educators in biology and taxonomy. Their presence bridges the gap between nature and culture, science and art, utility and beauty. With their preserved enamel surface, these vintage plaques are not only decorative collectibles but also archival-quality objects with a story to tell.

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