{"product_id":"cow-plaque","title":"French Agricultural Award Plaque — Concours d’Animaux de Viande, 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn authentic relic of rural France, this cast-iron agricultural award plaque was once proudly displayed at a livestock competition in the small commune of Pré-en-Pail, located in northwestern France. Dated 1987, it was awarded at the Concours d’Animaux de Viande — a regional meat and livestock show celebrating excellence in animal breeding and husbandry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted in warm tones of ochre and white, the plaque bears the raised lettering “Grand Prix d’Honneur”, marking it as a top honor within its category. These plaques were traditionally mounted to stable doors, farm gates, or display boards, serving as enduring symbols of craftsmanship, pride, and rural prestige.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it makes a charming accent piece — whether hung on a kitchen wall, layered into a gallery display, or styled on a bookshelf among antique books and French ironstone. A rare piece of countryside history turned art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dated 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cast iron, hand-painted finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful aged patina with mild surface wear consistent with age and outdoor display, adding to its authenticity and charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"soul fed home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50960675340609,"sku":"23003554","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/E9F3B5FE-3BAD-47D6-91F6-F897A1E6458C.png?v=1762243623","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/cow-plaque","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}