Double-sided illuminated sign "Phone Recharges" TIM

Double-sided illuminated sign "Phone Recharges" TIM, Omnitel and Wind – original from the era (1998-2001) An authentic piece of history of Italian telecommunications. For sale this rare original double-sided illuminated sign used by tobacconists, newsstands and mobile phone shops between the late 1990s and early 2000s, during the boom of mobile phones and the famous paper phone recharges. With the original logos TIM, Omnitel and Wind, this sign represents a period that marked the revolution of mobile telephony in Italy. The simultaneous presence of the three historic operators allows dating it roughly between 1998 and 2001, making it a true collector's item. Features Original from the era. Double-sided. Fully functional. Anodized aluminum frame. Original acrylic diffusers. Original mounting bracket. Ready to install. The sign lights up perfectly and is ideal as a decorative element for shops, premises, pubs, game rooms, private collections, showrooms or vintage and industrial style environments. A piece of history At the end of the nineties, when mobile phones were entering Italian homes, these signs identified authorized points of sale for phone recharges. Before online recharges and apps, millions bought traditional prepaid cards at tobacconists and newsstands. This sign is an authentic testimony of that period and represents one of the symbols of the birth of mobile telephony in Italy. Today original, complete and above all functioning specimens are increasingly difficult to find and are highly sought after by collectors of advertising signs, memorabilia enthusiasts of telecommunications, decorators and designers. Conditions The sign is complete, original and perfectly functional, preserved in excellent aesthetic condition and ready to be displayed or installed. A rare item that combines historical value, vintage charm and strong aesthetic impact, destined to increase its collectible appeal over time.

Estimate:$306.77

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