Old metal plate Ste Geneviève Fair tourist office price vintage decor

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Description

This old metal plate, shown in the photo, has a shield shape with a rounded top and a pointed base. It features a two-tone yellow and green finish, with clear relief and a molded inscription. The text in green capital letters on a yellow background reads: "FOIRE DE STE GENEVIÈVE DES BOIS" around the edge, and "PRIX DU SYNDICAT D’INITIATIVE" in the center, suggesting an honorary or commemorative use at a local fair.

The plate has a raised green border, as well as three decorative stars also in relief towards the lower point. A small hanging hole is visible at the top, allowing for wall mounting. The object is photographed on a wooden surface, which highlights its warm tone and patina.

There are some traces of wear on the surface, particularly chips or paint loss at the top, signs of previous use and a certain age. The paint remains generally well preserved, offering a pleasant contrast between the matte yellow parts and the green highlights.

The graphic style and typography suggest 20th-century manufacturing, typical of trophies or distinctions awarded at traditional events in France. No manufacturer's mark is visible on the presented face.

The plate is designed to be displayed, whether as wall decoration, in a display case, or in an environment evoking local fairs and traditions. Its shield shape and bright colors are reminiscent of the codes of French municipal or associative distinctions.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Shows traces of wear and some paint chips visible on the front face. However, the surface retains its original appearance and readability.

Did you know? The Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Fair is an ancient tradition in this commune of Essonne, bringing together merchants, artisans, and residents around festive events and award ceremonies by the "Syndicat d'Initiative," an organization responsible for local promotion and tourism.

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