Vintage Marius Ferrat bonsai advertising pin - Life blossoms - 90s

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Description

This old advertising pin depicts a stylized bonsai tree in a pot, with vibrant colors and a sharp outline. The overall shape evokes the dense, branching foliage of a miniature tree, emblematic of the art of bonsai. The lower part of the pin clearly displays the inscription "Marius Ferrat" in green letters, followed by the slogan "FLEURIT LA VIE" (Flowers Life) in red, on a yellow background. This promotional item is typical of 1990s advertising campaigns, with a glossy enameled finish and a multicolored visual appearance.

The pin has well-defined contours and an original silhouette, cut according to the shapes of the pot and branches. The main visible colors are green (foliage), brown (trunk and pot), yellow (background), dark green (main text), and red (slogan). No details are visible regarding the attachment system or the back of the item in this photo.

The mention "Marius Ferrat" indicates that this is an advertising medium for a brand, likely related to the floral or horticultural world, reinforced by the slogan "Fleurit la vie." The general aesthetic, typography, and colored enamel technique are characteristic of advertising pins distributed in France in the 80s-90s.

On the visible front, no cracks, major scratches, or chips are clearly apparent, but a slight patina and some micro-traces of use can be observed on the edges, indicating the used nature of this vintage pin. The brilliance and legibility of the colors remain good, giving the whole a decorative and retro look.

This type of pin, both an advertising object and a souvenir, is sought after for its decorative value and its connection to the history of French brands in the horticultural or floral sector. The bonsai motif, rare in French advertising, adds a specific visual appeal to this badge.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The attachment is not visible in the photo and is noted as missing in the keywords. The overall condition of the front is good, with light signs of use and preserved brilliance.

Did you know? Advertising pins reached their peak in France in the 1980s-1990s, a period during which thousands of brands, businesses, and events issued their own models to enhance their visibility. Campaigns using bonsai as a symbol are rare, which gives this pin an uncommon iconography in the advertising landscape of the time.

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