Vintage Mental France advertising keyring 60s retro accessory

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Old advertising keychain, rectangular in shape, featuring a visible side adorned with a green label on a white background. The legible inscription on the front reads: "Perfumes the breath MENTAL refreshes the mouth." The typography and graphics clearly evoke the advertising codes of the 1960s, with a simple design and an emphasis on the "Mental" brand.

The keychain's structure consists of a rectangular frame with a smooth, shiny appearance, probably made of plastic (no material is mentioned in the keywords, visual description only), a wide-opening metal ring, and a short chain with round links. The whole features a silver finish on the metal part, while the main body has a white surface, with no apparent decorative pattern other than the inserted advertisement.

The advertising visual is integrated under a transparent surface, revealing the promotional text in white letters on a green background. A small circle in the upper right corner bears the inscription "Press here," typical of interactive advertising keychains of that era. No other decorative elements are visible in the provided image.

The chain is connected to the ring by a classic attachment, allowing the keychain to be easily attached to a keyring or bag. The item has a retro style faithful to French advertising objects from the 60s-70s, and is distinguished by its simplicity and visual effectiveness.

The general visible condition shows some slight signs of use, particularly on the white surface of the frame, but no major defects are observable on the front. The advertisement remains perfectly legible and the chain and ring appear functional.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some slight traces of use may be observed on the visible side, without altering the readability or functionality of the keychain.

Did you know? The "Mental" brand has been known in France since the early 20th century for its refreshing mint pastilles, sold notably in pharmacies and tobacco shops. Advertising keychains like this one were often distributed in the 60s and 70s to promote major French food or pharmaceutical brands, becoming today iconic witnesses of popular advertising of that era.

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