Purchased from an antique shop in New York. It's a metal sign plate that was used for a long time in the old city of Boston. It's from the NEW ENGLAND POWER COMPANY, and it seems to be quite rare, something you don't often see. It's a渋めの (shibui, meaning understated/refined) oval sign in black and silver. The back shows its age. This is an old metal sign that can't be replicated by recent antique-style reproduction signs. These kinds of truly used, old sign plates are almost unavailable even in America, and they are quite expensive there. It would look great displayed casually indoors, on outdoor walls, or in a shed, instantly giving your home an antique atmosphere. Many Americans collect these signs because they are wonderful to have, no matter how many you own. The condition is as you would expect from something that has been used for a very long time, with scratches, wear, dirt, rust, paint loss, etc., as shown in the photos. It has the shabby look of a sign that has actually been used. It's in the condition it was purchased in, so please clean and polish it to your liking. Also recommended for antique sign collectors. Approximate size: Approximately 33x21 cm. To reiterate, it is old, so there are age-related dirt, scratches, wear, rust, paint loss, bumps, and peeling. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about these details.