French Enamel House Numbers Blue White Vintage Street Signs 40 41 42

French Enamel House Numbers

Municipal addressing systems across France have long relied on standardized enamel signage to mark buildings and doorways. These French enamel house numbers represent the authentic tradition of street numbering that has guided visitors through French neighborhoods for generations. Each plate follows the classic blue and white color scheme mandated by French municipal standards.

The enameled steel construction displays characteristic deep blue backgrounds with crisp white numerals in a clear, readable typeface. White borders frame each rectangular plate, creating the distinctive appearance familiar throughout France. The glossy enamel surface demonstrates mid-20th century industrial manufacturing quality, with the substantial weight indicating robust steel backing designed for exterior use.

Seven consecutive numbers are represented: 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 47, and 48, each measuring 10 x 15cm (approximately 3.9 x 5.9 inches). The plates show authentic wear patterns from their service life as working street signage, including surface scratches and minor dings that reflect genuine outdoor usage. Small chips and weathering marks confirm their history as functional municipal signs.

These authentic French street signs offer collectors a piece of municipal history while providing distinctive numbering options for renovations or decorative installations seeking genuine French character.

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