Vintage advertising keychain Bar Hotel France Narbonne translucent retro

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Description

This vintage advertising keychain features a rectangular shape with rounded edges and a translucent main body, revealing a metal plate inserted inside. The visible plate bears a golden inscription on a dark background, stating: "Bar - Hôtel Restaurant CHEZ FELIX, 70 Bd Gl de Gaulle, NARBONNE, Tel. 10 67." The overall design has a retro style typical of French advertising items from the mid-20th century, often given to customers of hotels and restaurants.

The keychain is equipped with a circular metal ring connected to the main body by a metal attachment, allowing for a secure attachment to a key ring. The surface of the translucent part shows some signs of use and a slight patina, testifying to its authenticity and age. The corners are softened, with no sharp angles, which gives the object a pleasant and secure grip.

The typography used on the inner plate is typical of the 1950s-1970s, with golden capital letters that remain legible despite the wear and tear of time. No logo appears on the visible side, but the full address and the 4-digit phone number are characteristic of advertising items from that era, before the reform of telephone numbers in France.

The entire keychain has an undeniable retro look, both due to the nature of the materials used (translucent plastic, absence of electronic elements) and its graphics. The object is photographed against a background evoking a classic or old interior, which highlights its nostalgic and decorative character.

This type of keychain was frequently used as an advertising medium by hotels, bars, and restaurants to build loyalty among local or passing customers. This is a true testament to regional commercial history, with a provenance clearly identified in Narbonne, in the south of France.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Visible signs of use on the translucent surface and the inner plate. Patina and wear consistent with the age of the item. The ring and metal attachment are present and functional on the visible side.

Did you know? Advertising keychains peaked in France between the 1950s and 1970s, a period during which many shopkeepers, hotels, and restaurants distributed them for free to their customers. 4-digit phone numbers, like the one visible on this model, are characteristic of the period before the modernization of the French telephone system, which began in 1963.

AFW Reassurance

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