Vintage Télécarte 50-chip telephone card, old telephone

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This phone card, known as Télécarte 50, features a refined visual of an early 20th-century telephone, highlighted against a plain brown background. The card shows a visible electronic chip at the top, characteristic of French chip phone cards used in the 1980s-1990s. The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears in white letters on the right side, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of item.

The visible side shows a crank telephone with many gilded and black metallic details, including a classic suspended handset, a side crank, and finishing elements evoking cast iron and brass. The photographic composition, the choice of a plain background, and the lighting emphasize the relief and metallic reflections of the illustrated object.

The format is rectangular with rounded corners, typical of French chip phone cards. The surface appears to be in good overall condition, with no major scratches or apparent chips in the photo. The colors are crisp, with a strong contrast between the brown background and the central object, giving the card a retro yet elegant appearance.

The object photographed on the card is reminiscent of the first crank phone models, highlighting the historical theme often chosen for collectible phone cards. No other text or logo is visible on this side, apart from the vertical inscription "Télécarte 50" and the white directional pictogram at the top.

This type of card was intended for use in French public telephone booths. Today, it is a sought-after item for its historical value and retro aesthetic, highly appreciated in the world of antique phone cards and vintage advertising objects.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The displayed side is clean, with no apparent major defects. Slight traces of use possible, consistent with age and original use.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s to replace telephone tokens. They quickly became a medium for communication and collection, with often limited thematic series highlighting heritage, technical innovations, or significant events.

AFW Reassurance

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