Enamelled Pin GAULOISES BLONDES Airship Vintage Rare Advertising

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Old advertising pin depicting a stylized airship, presented on a red velvet case. The visible side of the pin displays the inscription "GAULOISES BLONDES" in gold letters, integrated in the center of a pale yellow airship shape with dark blue and gold details. The whole clearly evokes a promotional creation linked to the Gauloises Blondes cigarette brand, very present in the visual communication of the 80s and 90s.

The enameled finish, smooth and shiny, covers the entire front surface, accentuating the advertising and decorative aspect. The contours of the airship are outlined by a regular golden border, and dark blue areas are visible at the rear and the cabin, typical of cloisonné enamel work.

The pin is elongated, true to the silhouette of a zeppelin, with a stylized and refined representation. No other text or logo is visible on the front. The colors are well preserved, without notable tarnishing on the visible part. The red velvet presentation support provides an elegant contrast, but is mentioned here only for visual presentation purposes (the inclusion or not of the support is not specified).

This type of pin was frequently distributed during promotional events or as advertising objects in the 90s, a period when the Gauloises Blondes brand used original and striking communication campaigns. The object presents a graphic style typical of that era, with a predominance of clean lines and bold colors.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front shows good general preservation, without chips or major scratches visible on the enamel. The inscription is perfectly legible. Any additional observations are based solely on the surface visible in the photo.

Did you know? Advertising pins became essential brand communication tools in the 1980s and 1990s in France, particularly in the tobacco and beverage sectors. Gauloises Blondes campaigns regularly used the imagery of the airship, a symbol of freedom and adventure, to reinforce the brand's identity with the adult public.

AFW Reassurance

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