{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-telecarte-50-giovanni-caselli-puce-chip","title":"Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 Giovanni Caselli chip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThis phone card, known as a \"Télécarte 50,\" features a color illustration by Giovanni Caselli, clearly identifiable by the inscription on the front. The portrait is rendered in warm tones, primarily burgundy, purple, and brown, with shades of blue and white around the collar. The card also includes a technical representation of an old device, likely related to the inventor Caselli, on the right side. The entire visual is printed on a smooth surface with a satin finish, typical of French phone cards from the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden electronic chip, located on the left, is clearly visible and framed by a white arrow, indicating the insertion direction. At the bottom left, the inscription \"Télécarte 50\" is printed in white on a purple background, indicating the initial capacity of 50 units. The font used and the overall graphics are characteristic of the late 20th century, placing this card in the vintage period of the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the card is in excellent visual condition in the photo, with no apparent scratches or signs of wear. The corners are crisp, the surface is clean, and the colors remain vibrant. No defects, creases, or peeling are observable on the visible area. The card is displayed on a tabletop surface, in natural light, which highlights its glossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card is a collector's item sought after by enthusiasts of old telephone objects and French telecommunications memorabilia. It combines the graphic interest of a historical portrait with the technology of the smart card, typical of the pre-mobile telephony era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual of Giovanni Caselli, inventor of the pantelegraph, gives this card a historical and educational dimension, while remaining a testament to the design of French smart cards. It fits perfectly into a \"vintage\" or \"retro\" theme for decoration or thematic archiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold in the condition shown in the photo. Front side in very good apparent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nGiovanni Caselli (1815-1891) was an Italian inventor known for developing the pantelegraph, a precursor to the fax machine, used from the 1860s to transmit handwritten messages via telegraph lines. The phone cards bearing his image pay tribute to the history of communications, from the telegraph to the smart card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly by a professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old phone card, French phonecard, chip phone card, vintage smart card, 90s telecom, Giovanni Caselli, Télécarte 50 units, collector card France, telecom memorabilia, retro telecommunication, prepaid card, French phonecard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54281863954759,"sku":"2c3027ef-004f-4462-83dc-ceada16e13e3","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_64e5a359-17e9-47f1-94a2-0d2dca22261f.jpg?v=1783082477","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-telecarte-50-giovanni-caselli-puce-chip","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}