Var Circuit tennis vintage enamel limited edition advertising pin
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Description
This vintage promotional pin is rectangular in shape with an embossed design and colorful enamel. On the main face, there is a large, stylized yellow tennis ball, crossed by two blue lines and one green line, evoking the movement of a racket or a serve. The entire design is highlighted by a shiny metallic silver background. The lower part of the pin features a blue enameled area where the inscription "CIRCUIT VAROIS TERRE BATTUE" appears in perfectly legible capital letters.
The color palette, dominated by yellow, blue, and green on a silver background, gives this pin a sporty aesthetic typical of promotional items related to tennis, likely from the 1980s-1990s, linked to the growing popularity of regional circuits at that time. The graphic style, simple and dynamic, highlights the theme of clay court tennis, an emblematic discipline in the south of France.
The pin is displayed on a blue velvet stand, which is not included in the object's description but enhances the enameled finish and the silver outline of the pin. The contours are sharp, the colors vibrant, and the surface appears well-preserved, with no visible chips or tarnish on the front.
We observe quality manufacturing, with careful enameling and well-defined lettering. The pin has a retro and sporty look, characteristic of promotional items produced in limited quantities for specific events or circuits. The precise inscription "limited edition" in the keywords emphasizes the exclusive nature of this model, intended to promote the Varois Clay Court Circuit.
This type of pin was frequently given out at regional tournaments or sporting events, serving as both a souvenir and a promotional tool for the circuit or associated sponsors.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible face is in very good condition, with vibrant colors and no apparent enamel defects.
Did you know? The Varois Clay Court Tennis Circuit brings together several tournaments organized in the Var department, a region renowned for its clubs and climate conducive to outdoor tennis. Promotional pins were often distributed at these events to mark the participation of players and officials.
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