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Antique French Enamel Rainwater Sign or Plaque: Eau de Pluie, by Herbeau of Lille
Product Barcode Id: 00009060
$72.00
Antique French enamel rainwater sign or plaque from Lille, in white enamel with black lettering reading "EAU de PLUIE" (rainwater) above the maker's mark "HERBEAU. LILLE". Alongside the city water piped in from Emmerin after 1870, Lille homes still used rainwater for washing, and plaques like this marked which tap was which. An old loss at the upper left has taken the first "E", leaving a deep cobalt patch. Just 3.5 inches wide, with two screw holes. (New) bottle included. Sold individually. Price includes shipping!
KEY FEATURES
- Maker: Herbeau, Lille (founded 1857)
- Material: White vitreous enamel on sheet metal, black enamel reverse
- Marks: Reads "[E]AU de PLUIE" (rainwater); marked "HERBEAU. LILLE"
- Technique: Stenciled black lettering, two screw holes for mounting
- Pieces: One plaque, sold individually
DETAILS
- Country: France
- Condition: Good
- Year: Circa 1900
- Dimensions: H 2" x W 3.5" x D 1/8"
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