Vintage Japanese Enamel Sign Set (3 pcs) – Tobacco Shop / Smoking Area / Boundary Marker – Showa - Enamel sign (3) - Enamel

A distinctive three-piece set of authentic Japanese red-and-white enamel signs, originating from the Showa period (circa 1950s–1970s).
These signs were used in public spaces, retail shops, and municipal areas—each carrying the bold typography and industrial enamel finish that collectors prize.

This curated set includes:

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1. “Tobacco Shop” Enamel Sign（たばこ販売店）
• Size: approx. 20 × 7 cm
• Era: Showa period (estimated 1950s–1970s)
• Details:
Classic horizontal plate reading “たばこ販売店” (Tobacco Shop).
Shows authentic enamel loss on the upper right—an attractive patina typical of mid-century outdoor signage.

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2. “Smoking Only in Designated Area” Sign（タバコは指定の場所で）
• Size: approx. 30 × 11 cm
• Era: Showa period (estimated 1960s–1970s)
• Details:
Vertical enamel plate advising that smoking is permitted only in designated areas.
A rare public-safety style sign, with thick white calligraphy on bright red enamel.

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3. “Boundary Marker” Municipal Enamel Sign（境界見出標・財産区）
• Size: approx. 18 × 8 cm
• Era: Showa period (likely 1950s–1970s)
• Details:
Used to indicate municipal or property boundaries; includes “財産区,” denoting local public property districts.
Features a blank white box (originally for handwritten or stenciled designation).

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Condition

All signs display authentic age-related wear—chips, scratches, rust marks, and mounting holes.
No restoration; each retains its original enamel surface and mid-century character.
Perfect for collectors of:
• Japanese Showa-era enamel plates
• Tobacco-related memorabilia
• Industrial / public signage
• Retro café or bar interior decoration

The strong red-white palette makes these three pieces exceptionally appealing as a unified set.

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