French Enamel Chasse Interdite Hunting Sign Red White Plaque 1407264

French Enamel Hunting Sign

A French enamel hunting sign bearing the prohibition text "Chasse Interdite" -- meaning "Hunting Forbidden" -- this is a classic example of the type of regulatory signage once fixed to fence posts and tree trunks across French rural properties and estates. The French enamel hunting sign belongs to a long tradition of vitreous enamel plaques used to mark land boundaries and enforce private hunting rights in France. A reference code "A17" is visible in the lower left corner, indicating a standardised production reference.

The sign is made from pressed steel with a vitreous enamel finish, presenting a vivid red ground with bold raised white lettering reading "CHASSE INTERDITE" across two lines. The white border follows the rectangular perimeter of the plate, and the corners are gently clipped to a chamfered profile. The lettering is embossed rather than merely printed, giving clear three-dimensional relief visible across all photos. Four mounting holes are present at the corners, with an additional central mounting hole along the top and bottom edges. The enamel surface shows a high-gloss finish consistent with quality mid-20th century industrial production. No chips, cracks or significant losses to the enamel are visible in the photos.

The sign measures 33cm x 20cm / 13.0" x 7.9". It is a robust, flat rectangular plate of standard French signage format, appropriate for wall or outdoor display.

Pieces of this type are increasingly collected as decorative objects representing French rural culture and mid-century graphic design. The strong red and white contrast and the embossed text make this a practical decorative piece for a study, hallway, country house interior or outdoor garden setting.

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