Add instant history to your kitchen, bar, or general store display with this original hand-painted Quebec grocery trade sign.
C. A. BELLEY & FILS / MARCHAND-ÉPICIER translates to “C. A. Belley & Sons / Merchant-Grocer” — a classic family-run épicerie that would have anchored a small town or Montreal neighborhood in the early 1900s.
Details:
• Era: Circa 1900-1930, hand-lettered with block serif drop-shadow font typical of early 20th century Quebec commercial signage
• Material: Original painted tin/metal panel mounted in green wood frame
• Condition: Outstanding age-appropriate patina. Rich burgundy background with gold lettering, surface wear, rust spots, and edge chipping consistent with decades of outdoor use. The wear is the charm — this is a genuine survivor, not a reproduction.
Perfect for collectors of Canadiana, antique advertising, general store decor, or French-Canadian heritage pieces. Makes a stunning focal point in a kitchen, pantry, café, or restaurant.
Measures: 19-3/4”h x 53-1/4”l x 1”d