Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 Mozart retro portrait chip

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual Description

This telephone card, known as a "Télécarte," features a classic portrait of Mozart on its front side, depicted in profile with a concentrated expression and period attire. The image, in shades of brown and ochre, covers almost the entire visible surface of the card. In the bottom right corner, a vertical white band bears the inscription "TÉLÉCARTE 50" in black letters, typical of French telephone cards from the 1990s. The golden electronic chip, characteristic of this type of object, is inserted in the bottom left, highlighted by a white arrow printed on the card.

The portrait of Mozart, reproduced here, gives the card an elegant and classic look, enhancing its retro appeal. The finish appears smooth and glossy, with some signs of wear or micro-scratches visible under light, typical of a used and handled item. The corners are rounded, and the card retains a standard rectangular shape for this format.

The color palette is dominated by warm tones (brown, yellow, beige), which highlight the pictorial style of the portrait. No brand or operator logo is visible on this side, with the exception of "TÉLÉCARTE 50," which indicates a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of card in the 80s-90s.

The golden chip is well-centered, with no apparent signs of oxidation. No additional decoration is visible, as sobriety is favored, which emphasizes the artistic reproduction of the portrait. The top edge of the card is clean, with no visible chipping on this view.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The surface shows slight signs of use (micro-scratches, wear marks), without altering the legibility of the design or the structure of the card.

Did you know? Chip telephone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and quickly became iconic objects of the urban landscape. Their decoration often varied according to thematic series, sometimes commemorating historical or cultural figures, as here with Mozart.

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