{"product_id":"vintage-french-horse-carriage-advertising-sign","title":"Vintage French Horse \u0026 Carriage Advertising Sign","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully timeworn vintage advertising sign sourced in France, originally created to promote the rental of \u003cstrong\u003ehorse- and pony-drawn carriages\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003elocation de charrettes, cheval et poney\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in deep forest green and burgundy against a warm cream ground, the sign features a charming illustration of a horse-drawn carriage surrounded by original French typography. The advertisement offered carriage rentals “with or without driver” by the day or week, along with services for promenades, picnics, weddings, and other occasions—a delightful glimpse into another era of French life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of wear have given this piece \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Scratches, surface marks, discoloration, areas of oxidation, worn edges, creasing, and bends are visible throughout, creating the wonderfully imperfect patina that makes an authentic vintage sign like this so visually interesting. Rather than detracting from the piece, its weathered surface gives it the collected, found-in-France quality we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a kitchen, mudroom, bar, covered entertaining space, equestrian-inspired interior, or layered into a gallery wall, this is the sort of French found object that adds instant personality to a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage French advertising sign; sourced in France; horse and carriage motif; original French typography; richly aged and distressed surface; one-of-a-kind vintage find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e27.5\"W x 1\"D x 20\"H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuinely timeworn vintage piece and is intentionally sold in \u003cstrong\u003eas-found condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Significant patina is present, including bends, dents\/creases, scratches, staining, discoloration, edge wear, and other signs of age and use. Please review all photographs closely—the imperfections are considered part of its history and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece qualifies for our \u003cstrong\u003e$75 flat-rate Fragile Art Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the contiguous United States and will be carefully packed to protect the original artwork and frame during transit. Complimentary local pickup is also available at Belle Maison in Franklin, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Maison Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984162566336,"sku":null,"price":299.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3852\/5120\/files\/Untitleddesign_15_b5cc31bd-7c68-4b5a-8bb2-07eabf13509b.png?v=1788989148","url":"https:\/\/bellemaisonstore.com\/products\/vintage-french-horse-carriage-advertising-sign","provider":"Belle Maison Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}