Rectangular vintage enameled pin, 80s yellow coffee graphic

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Description Rectangular pin with a domed front, featuring a stylized graphic on a pale yellow background. The central design highlights the word "café" in artistic calligraphy, combining black, red, blue, and a touch of pink. The typography evokes the graphic trends of the 1980s, with a play of letters mixing curves and right angles, and a dynamic composition. The edge of the pin is outlined with a brilliant gold finish, adding an elegant contrasting touch to the whole.

The visible surface is smooth and retains a beautiful shine, typical of enamels from this period. The inscription, clearly legible, is enhanced by a colored shadow effect and a blue motif evoking the silhouette of a stylized cat, integrated at the beginning of the word. The yellow background offers a warm atmosphere, highlighting the vibrant nuances of the central motif. There are a few micro-traces of use or old handling, with no major apparent defects on the visible side.

The rectangular shape and softened angles recall the advertising or themed pin productions circulated in the 1980s-1990s, often used for the promotion of cafes, brasseries, or events related to urban culture. The enamel presents a lustrous, homogeneous finish, with a golden border that perfectly frames the composition.

The motif is centered, with a dominant black for the main lettering, highlighted by colored touches that accentuate the pop and graphic effect. The whole is mounted on a rigid metallic-looking support, of which only the front side is visible in the photo.

Condition Used item, sold as is. The front shows a slight patina, some fine traces of use compatible with a vintage pin, but remains perfectly legible and decorative.

Did you know? Enamel pins appeared in France in the 1980s as advertising media and fashion items. Their manufacture uses the cloisonné or cold enamel technique, allowing for a wide variety of colors and excellent durability.

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