{"product_id":"vintage-french-enamel-street-sign-rue-felon-blue-white-road-plaque","title":"Vintage French Enamel Street Sign – Rue Felon (Traitor Street) Blue \u0026 White Road Plaque","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage French brocante find and a genuine piece of French municipal history, this original enamel street sign reads “RUE FELON” and comes from Antibes in the Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in southern France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular sign reads Rue Felon. Félon\/Felon; this can mean a criminal, but more specifically carries the connotation of a traitor, as in \"Ganelon was a disloyal liegeman\" translated to \"Ganelon fut un vassal félon\". A genuine piece of French history, it shows wear consistent with its life outdoors, adding to its authentic character. It roughly translates to Traitor Street or Criminal Street.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from enamelled metal in the classic deep blue and white colourway associated with traditional French street signage, this substantial 45cm plaque has spent many years exposed to the elements. It now carries plenty of genuine weathering, enamel loss, marks and age-related wear – all part of the character and history of an authentic reclaimed French road sign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect as statement wall décor in a French-inspired kitchen, home bar, hallway, study, workshop, office or mancave, it would also make an unusual gift for a collector of French memorabilia, vintage signs, architectural salvage or police and prison-related gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage French enamel street sign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReads “RUE FELON”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal street sign from Antibes, southern France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur \/ Alpes-Maritimes provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional blue enamel with contrasting white lettering and border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine reclaimed French municipal road signage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy enamelled metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal weathering and age-related enamel damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful example of French architectural salvage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal French wall décor for kitchens, bars, studies, hallways and mancaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectable piece of French street and municipal history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual gift for collectors, Francophiles, police officers or prison officers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-off vintage item – you will receive the sign shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 45cm \/ approximately 17.7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 25cm \/ approximately 9.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: approximately 1.5kg \/ 3.3 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench country and vintage interiors, home bars, kitchens, cafés, restaurants, studies, offices, garden rooms, workshops and mancaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also particularly suited to collectors of vintage enamel signs, French street signs, European municipal memorabilia, reclaimed signage and architectural salvage. it work make an interesting gift for a prison officer or policeman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic vintage, pre-loved street sign which has previously been used outdoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is in well-used vintage condition with visible enamel loss, chips, surface marks, weathering and general age-related wear. These imperfections have not been disguised or restored and form an important part of the sign's authentic character and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description. This is the actual vintage sign you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 300 handpicked vintage French homewares and garden finds are available on our website.\u003cbr\u003eBrowse our full collection at:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\/\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree UK mainland delivery (including Scottish Highlands \u0026amp; Islands).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispatched via Royal Mail 48 with full tracking; orders sent next working day (Friday orders ship Monday). We reuse packaging where possible as part of our environmental ethos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Things French Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942653538534,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1655\/3958\/files\/Rue_Felon_sign.png?v=1768819973","url":"https:\/\/allthingsfrenchstore.com\/products\/vintage-french-enamel-street-sign-rue-felon-blue-white-road-plaque","provider":"All Things French Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}