Lot of 12 handwritten vintage Monaco business cards 1950s insurance

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of 12 small antique business cards, visible in the photo, mainly related to the insurance sector and professional activities in Monaco. Each card features classic letterpress printing and handwritten ink, typical of the 1950s. The cards display simple layouts, with elegant fonts and professional titles such as "Assurances tous risques" (all-risk insurance), "Commissaire de police" (police commissioner), or "Directeur d'agence" (agency director).

Several names are clearly identifiable, such as "Jacques de Monseignat," "Charles Sénèca," "Lucien Prostat," and "Edgar Sanders." Some cards include personalized handwritten annotations, such as thank-you notes, greetings, or polite formulas, adding an authentic and personal touch to each item. Addresses and mentions of "Principauté de Monaco" (Principality of Monaco) or "Monte-Carlo" are also noted on most cards, confirming their geographical origin.

The cards are rectangular, small in size, with a white or cream background. The printing remains very legible despite the passage of time, and the handwritten ink varies from blue to black. The corners are crisp, with no fancy cuts. Some cards show slight traces of wear or handling, consistent with their age.

The diversity of handwriting and formulas used reflects the professional practices of the time in the insurance and commercial sectors in Monaco. Also noted are old telephone numbers, company mentions, and period professional titles.

This lot perfectly illustrates the administrative and professional style of the 1950s in Monaco, both through the aesthetics of the cards and the nature of the professional relationships they attest to. The presentation on a wooden desk, in front of an old bookcase, highlights their original context and authenticity.

Condition

Used items, sold as is. The cards show slight traces of wear, minor folds or stains, without altering the legibility of the printed or handwritten texts. See photo for the precise condition of each card.

Did you know? Personalized handwritten business cards were commonly used by professionals in the 1950s to convey personal or formal messages, particularly in the insurance sector. In Monaco, this type of direct correspondence demonstrated a dense professional network and a refined use of written politeness.

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