1905 Amphitrite Fountain Nancy France Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This view captures the breathtaking Fountain of Amphitrite and the legendary "Golden Gates" of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. These world-famous wrought-iron grilles, created by master ironsmith Jean Lamour in the mid-18th century, are masterpieces of Rococo design, featuring intricate scrollwork and gilded accents. The fountain, designed by Barthelemy Guibal, depicts the sea goddess Amphitrite and is a centerpiece of this UNESCO World Heritage site. This card perfectly highlights the opulence and grand civic architecture of one of Europe's most beautiful royal squares during the early 20th century.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1905-1910)
City: Nancy
State or Region: Meurthe-et-Moselle (Lorraine)
Country: France
Topic: Rococo Architecture, Wrought Iron Art, Classical Fountains, UNESCO Heritage Sites
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Imprimeries Reunies de Nancy
Printer: Imprimeries Reunies de Nancy
Print Type: Collotype

Additional Information

The production date is narrowed to 1905-1910 based on the publisher's history and card style. The card was produced by the Imprimeries Reunies de Nancy, a prestigious local firm known for documenting the city's unique architectural heritage. It features a bilingual caption on the front, providing the title in both French and English, which was common for major tourist destinations like Nancy's Place Stanislas. The card is numbered 21 in the series. The address side features a decorative serrated edge on the right, and the "M" in the address section was a standard placeholder for the recipient's name (Monsieur/Madame) during this era.

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