It hails from the era before pictograms and corporate branding softened the visual landscape, when factory signage spoke plainly and expected to be obeyed. The enamel shows the gentle, honest wear of decades in service – light chipping at the edges, a little oxidisation where the steel peeps through, and that pleasing patina that only real working environments can impart. The red lettering remains bold and authoritative, and the square format gives it a graphic presence that works wonderfully as wall décor. It looks marvellous in a bathroom above a toilet! Workshop, kitchen by the kettle! , home bar by a beer tap! , or man cave – anywhere that benefits from a touch of industrial character. Enamel signs of this type were built to endure chemical works, engineering shops and paint plants, so they possess a kind of indestructible charm. Today they sit at the crossroads of industrial archaeology and interior design – functional, evocative and quietly redolent of clipboards, overalls and the faint tang of solvent. It is a very handy size for display – small enough to fit almost anywhere, yet large enough to pack a punch and make its presence felt. In good overall vintage order with signs of use and wear commensurate with age. I have taken plenty of photos to allow you to judge the condition so please take a moment to study them too. The approximate dimensions again are as follows: Height – 12 inches (30.5 cm) Width – 12 inches (30.5 cm) Weight – 1000 g It has some weight to it for its size – it’s not a flimsy affair. Shown with a bottle of Champagne to give you an idea of scale. Any questions please ask. I try to post promptly and always pack carefully. Please also take a look at my other items – there may be something else that catches your eye.