{"product_id":"french-agricultural-plaque-lyon-1958","title":"French Vintage Agricultural Plaque Lyon 1958 Cast Iron Poultry Award 11032517","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eFrench Agricultural Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic French agricultural plaque from Lyon dates to 1958 and represents the rich tradition of rural competitions celebrating farming achievements across France. Presented to winners at local agricultural shows, this cast iron trophy honored excellence in poultry breeding, specifically recognizing achievements with Wyandotte Blanche chickens within the French farming community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval-shaped cast iron plaque displays raised lettering reading \"WYANDOTTE BLANCHE\" prominently across the center, with \"LYON 1958\" and \"SOCIETE AVICOLE\" arranged around the decorative border. The piece features ornate scrollwork details and embossed elements characteristic of period agricultural awards. The surface shows the distinctive rustic red patina that develops naturally on cast iron over decades of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weathered appearance and oxidized finish speak to its outdoor heritage and authentic provenance from French agricultural exhibitions. This type of award plaque was treasured within farming communities as a symbol of accomplishment in animal husbandry and breeding practices. The construction quality and detailed casting demonstrate the importance placed on recognizing agricultural excellence in mid-20th century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday this piece serves as a compelling example of French agricultural history and would appeal to collectors of farming memorabilia, vintage awards, or French country decor enthusiasts seeking authentic period pieces with documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% of my items are tariff-free to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-optimised --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Fleamarketfrance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54481907351896,"sku":"323369390027_15DE_9F1A_2652","price":103.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_f0026068-6850-4215-8b41-7165ce542f9b.jpg?v=1775811972","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/french-agricultural-plaque-lyon-1958","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}