Chanel-Lettered Vertical Illuminated Display Sign, Black
Chanel-Lettered Vertical Illuminated Display Sign, Black
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Two CHANEL wordmarks sit above and below the white CC on this upright illuminated sign.
The Piece
An unlit view shows the black face and surrounding frame; a separate dark-room view records its illumination. The reverse carries a hanging chain, keyhole slots and the cord, while a small pull chain operates the switch. The places it in an American Chanel interior during the 1990s, but no installation document accompanies that attribution.
Its composition was left unstated in the original description, so the earlier definite acrylic-and-steel formulation is not retained. A claim that it can run without difficulty in Japan is not an electrical safety assessment. The 103 V and 50 Hz require checking against the actual components before use.
Rear and side photographs make the mounting hardware and deteriorated finish inspectable separately from the illuminated face. No energy-cost claim is carried over, since operating cost depends on equipment and local electricity rates.
Details
- Form: Vertical illuminated sign with two wordmarks and a CC
- Height: 46 cm (18.1 in)
- Width: 37 cm (14.6 in)
- Depth: 10 cm (3.9 in)
- Recorded electrical specification: 103 V, 50 Hz; component verification pending
- Switch: Small pull-chain switch
- Mounting: Hanging chain and rear keyhole slots
- Photographs: Seven actual-object views; additional period storefront image is not object provenance
Condition
Aged housing with scratches, rust-coloured areas and flaking finish, especially on the reverse and edges.
Authenticity & Care
Keep disconnected until a qualified electrician has checked the wiring, lamp components and destination supply. Do not rely on a plug adapter alone or leave an unassessed vintage lamp powered. Support the housing when handling and avoid rubbing fragile reverse paint.
Delivery from Japan
Ask about protective packing for the aged housing and electrical components before dispatch.
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