{"product_id":"french-agricultural-prize-plaque-cast-iron-2507242","title":"French Antique Agricultural Prize Plaque 1874 Cast Iron Trophy Award 2507242","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 Prize Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French agricultural prize plaque from 1874 represents a rare survivor from the golden age of French farming competitions. Awarded to recognize excellence in animal husbandry and agricultural achievement, this cast iron trophy embodies the proud traditions of rural French life during the Second Empire period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ornate cast iron construction features raised lettering and decorative scrollwork typical of 19th-century French metalworking. The weathered blue-grey patina retains traces of original gilt finish, speaking to its authentic age and outdoor display history. Each detail has been carefully molded, from the elaborate border flourishes to the formal French inscription celebrating agricultural excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 35.5cm x 25.5cm (14\" x 10\"), this substantial piece shows honest wear consistent with its 150-year history. The original mounting loop remains intact, and the overall condition reflects authentic aging with surface weathering and patina development. The raised text remains clearly legible despite decades of exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French agricultural prize plaque would make a distinctive addition to any collection of French rural artifacts, industrial antiques, or decorative metalwork. Such competition plaques are increasingly rare survivors of France's agricultural heritage.\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!-- SEO_ROTATION_START --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nAuthentic French vintage piece. Carefully packed and shipped worldwide.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEO_ROTATION_END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Fleamarketfrance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54371638739288,"sku":"323369390027_8AA0_3C85","price":268.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_722325df-7891-48af-a280-045a7f22a9f3.jpg?v=1775807916","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/french-agricultural-prize-plaque-cast-iron-2507242","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}