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An authentic antique Paris street plaque reading Rue de Lutèce, referencing Lutetia, the Roman name for Paris. This historic street …
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An authentic antique Paris street plaque reading Rue de Lutèce, referencing Lutetia, the Roman name for Paris. This historic street is located on the Île de la Cité, the ancient and ceremonial heart of the city, near Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.
Crafted in zinc with raised lettering, this plaque dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when Paris municipal signage was produced in metal rather than enamel. The surface displays a beautifully aged blue-gray patina developed over decades of outdoor exposure, highly prized by designers and collectors.
The reverse retains its original iron reinforcement bars and fasteners, further confirming its authenticity and architectural origin. A striking decorative object that works equally well in a library, study, kitchen, or gallery wall composition.
Details
• Origin: Paris, France
• Date: Circa 1880–1915
• Material: Zinc with iron reinforcement bars
• Mounting: Original fasteners present
• Condition: Good antique condition with oxidation, surface wear, and patina consistent
with age
Why We Love It
A rare and atmospheric piece of Parisian urban history—timeless, graphic, and effortlessly sophisticated.
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- Dimensions
- 15.5ʺW × 0.07ʺD × 8ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Zinc
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Charcoal
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with oxidation, surface wear, and patina consistent with age Good antique condition with oxidation, surface wear, and patina consistent with age less
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