{"product_id":"antique-french-water-company-sign","title":"Antique French Water Company Sign","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscovered at market in Paris, this striking Antique French Water Company Sign is an authentic relic of France's industrial and municipal past. Executed in beautifully aged brass with bold stenciled lettering, it proudly identifies the Compagnie Générale des Eaux and its Service de Lisieux, once part of the vast network responsible for supplying water to communities across France.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1853, the Compagnie Générale des Eaux became one of France's most important public utility companies, constructing and operating water systems for cities and towns throughout the country. Plaques such as this served as practical identifiers for regional offices, equipment, or municipal installations, yet today they possess a distinctly graphic appeal that celebrates the artistry of early industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully weathered by time, the warm brass surface has developed a rich patina that beautifully complements the dramatic typography. Equal parts historical artifact and decorative object, this handsome sign makes a compelling addition to a gallery wall, library, office, or garden room, offering a tangible connection to the remarkable engineering achievements that shaped modern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition with patina and wear as seen in the images. 11 7\/8\"L x 7 3\/4\"W.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43685770264689,"sku":"464784","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/AntiqueFrenchWaterCompanySign-1.jpg?v=1784843513","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/antique-french-water-company-sign","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}