Vintage FIDO cat retro advertising bronze look keyring

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Old advertising keychain depicting a stylized sitting cat, with the inscription "FIDO" in relief on the character's base. The object has a matte bronze finish, with slightly golden highlights visible under light. The cat has a pronounced smile, large expressive eyes, and simple lines evoking a retro style, typical of mid to late 20th-century advertising design. The contours are sharp, the tail curled upwards, and the pointed ears add a playful touch to the overall look.

The keychain is mounted on a short link chain and a classic metal ring with a lever clasp, visible in the photo. The decoration is entirely in relief, with no added color or secondary patterns. The inscription "FIDO" is clearly legible, engraved in capital letters on the base of the cat's stand, confirming the advertising nature of the object.

The surface of the character shows some light signs of wear and micro-scratches, indicating past use but without major alteration to the relief or general shape. The whole retains a beautiful homogeneity of color, with a uniform patina on the visible part.

The compact shape and naive sculpture of the cat are reminiscent of promotional goodies distributed in the 60s to 80s, a period when this type of animal mascot was frequently used for promotional operations. The cat's style and the simplicity of the base evoke typical industrial manufacturing of the era, probably in alloy or plastic with a metallic finish, although the precise material is not explicitly indicated.

This vintage keychain is a representative example of a retro advertising object, appreciated for its appealing graphics and simplicity. It stands out for the presence of a personalized animal mascot and an easily identifiable brand inscription.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Visible superficial wear on the surface, regular patina, no chips or apparent deformation on the face shown.

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