Antique French Enamel Hanging Water Valve Sign or Plaque: Arrêt du Poste d'Eau with Water Bottle

Antique French enamel hanging water valve sign or plaque, a rectangle with an arched hanging tab and its old wire ring, lettered in black on white: "ARRÊT / DU POSTE D'EAU / DU C…GE", the shut-off for a household water point. A large old loss across the lower center shows the deep cobalt ground coat, and the back still carries an old label from a British antiques shipper. Just 3.5 inches wide; it hangs from a hook or tap handle. (New) bottle included. Others available; sold individually. Price includes shipping!

KEY FEATURES

• Material: White vitreous enamel on sheet metal, wire hanging ring
• Marks: Reads "ARRÊT / DU POSTE D'EAU / DU C…GE"; no maker's mark seen
• Technique: Stenciled black lettering, arched hanging tab
• Provenance: Old Robinsons Cantay "The Specialist Shippers" label on the back
• Pieces: One plaque, sold individually

DETAILS

• Country: France
• Condition: Good
• Year: Circa 1900
• Dimensions: H 2.5" x W 3.5" x D 1/8"