Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units chip landscape house

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This smart card telephone card features a color photograph of a traditional half-timbered house, surrounded by trees, some of which are in bloom. The scene evokes a peaceful, rural environment under a clear, bright blue sky. The golden electronic chip, typical of French telephone cards from the 1990s, is clearly visible on the left side. The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears in white on a transparent background in the lower left corner, indicating an initial capacity of 50 communication units.

The visual highlights a spring scene, with lush greenery and white blossoms. The half-timbered house, characteristic of certain French regions, is accurately depicted, emphasizing the heritage interest of this card series. The glossy finish of the surface reflects light, accentuating the colors of the photographic decor.

The card is placed in a yellow-orange velvet-look presentation holder, which enhances the object and highlights its collectible nature. The clean edges of the card and the absence of visible traces of wear, scratches, or alteration on the exposed side attest to its apparent good state of preservation.

The chip and visual together evoke French telecommunications productions from the late 20th century, a time when the telephone card was an everyday object but also a medium for promoting regional heritage. The standard rectangular format and metallic chip are typical of this type of object.

The card may appeal to anyone interested in the history of telecommunications, vintage design, or French rural landscapes. It is ideal for display in a cabinet, decorating an office, or keeping as a testament to a bygone era when the telephone card was an essential accessory.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no notable defects; very good overall appearance.

Did you know? Card-operated public telephones, introduced in France in the 1980s, gradually replaced coin-operated booths. Smart card telephone cards, like this one, were not only means of payment but also advertising or cultural media, often illustrated with monuments, landscapes, or regional themes.

AFW Reassurance

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