France – Avignon
Europe continues to be a rich source of cast iron valve covers. A variety of covers for gas, electricity and water (eau) are shown.
Avignon is an intact walled city in Provence. Most of these images were found within the city's old walls.
2016 European trip yielded these covers.
Whilst many are newer models, sadly one is rather plain. Eau it exclaims. Square covers show a wide array of designs. France is not immune to the use of recycled covers either.
Small raised square design seems popular.
Note - Lip balm for scale is 70mm long and 18mm diam.
Featured image:
#4495 - 'City of Avignon' large rectangular man-hole cover. Recessed squares.
page updated 31 Mar 2019, re-created 6 Oct 2023
Europe continues to be a rich source of cast iron valve covers. A variety of covers for gas, electricity and water (eau) are shown.
Avignon is an intact walled city in Provence. Most of these images were found within the city's old walls.
2016 European trip yielded these covers.
Whilst many are newer models, sadly one is rather plain. Eau it exclaims. Square covers show a wide array of designs. France is not immune to the use of recycled covers either.
Small raised square design seems popular.
Note - Lip balm for scale is 70mm long and 18mm diam.
Featured image:
#4495 - 'City of Avignon' large rectangular man-hole cover. Recessed squares.
page updated 31 Mar 2019, re-created 6 Oct 2023