{"product_id":"oeillets-de-baches-anciens-laiton-aluminium-manufacture-grenoble-vintage-france","title":"Vintage French brass and aluminum tarpaulin grommets, Grenoble manufacture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot features a sample board of antique tarp grommets from a French manufacturer, Manufacture de Grenoble, as indicated by the inscription visible at the top of the board. The whole is mounted on thick cardboard with a green and gold border, typical of mid-20th-century industrial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is divided into two distinct columns: on the left, a series of grommets with a golden appearance, described as \"stripped brass\"; on the right, grommets with a matte grey finish, labeled \"aluminum.\" Each column includes five different models, each referenced by a number printed below the corresponding grommet (e.g., N° 30\/4, N° 2031\/4, etc.). The grommets are securely fastened to the cardboard, allowing observation of their appearance, their domed or flat shape, and the diversity of their visible inner diameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection offers a beautiful diversity of finishes: the stripped brass has a shiny surface with warm reflections, while the aluminum displays a matte silver hue. The cardboard bears the inscription \"TARPAULIN GROMMETS (bottom models)\" at the top, with a clear and elegant presentation typical of old technical catalogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe board shows signs of age, notably a slight patina on the brass grommets and some marks of use on the cardboard, visible on the surface. The inscriptions and numbers are clear and perfectly legible. No grommet appears to be missing from the visible side. The collection constitutes an authentic testament to 20th-century French industrial production, intended for demonstrating supplies for tarpaulins or heavy canvases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of industrial sampling was used by representatives or artisans to present the product range to clients, thus facilitating the choice of the correct grommet model according to the intended use (fastening tarpaulins, canvases, industrial curtains, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of a visible patina on some brass parts and discreet traces of time on the cardboard. The inscriptions remain legible, and all grommets are present on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Metal grommets were essential in the textile industry and tarpaulin manufacturing in the 20th century for reinforcing fastening points. Manufacture de Grenoble was one of the main French suppliers of tarpaulin accessories, offering a varied range of sizes and materials to meet the needs of professionals in construction, transport, and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller, to guarantee the safety and good presentation of this antique and technical item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: tarp grommets, vintage metal grommets, industrial sample board, stripped brass, old aluminum, tarp accessories, Grenoble supplies, industrial grommet France, old grommets, vintage hardware, manufacturing sample, old tarp material\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320894607687,"sku":"9a07fb6b-e895-46bc-b90c-2962220aa389","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_12c591c3-4195-4384-bed1-d70243be876e.jpg?v=1783677517","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/oeillets-de-baches-anciens-laiton-aluminium-manufacture-grenoble-vintage-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}