Cassegrain vintage keychain advertising figurine antique look metal

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Vintage advertising keychain, featuring a stylized figure with raised arms, connected to a ring and a chain with a metallic appearance. The beige-yellow figure has a smiling face painted in black, with thick eyebrows and sketched hair. It holds a cylindrical element bearing a label with the inscription "Cassegrain" surrounded by a red oval, typical of 70s-80s graphics.

The upper part of the keychain is equipped with a spring ring and a short chain, both with a dark metallic finish, giving it a characteristic vintage look. The figure has spread arms and a rounded head, all molded in one piece. The surface texture shows slight irregularities, suggesting old manufacturing.

This keychain stands out for its original advertising design, highlighting the Cassegrain brand, known in the French food industry. The whole presents a homogeneous patina, with visible signs of wear on the face paint and the body surface, typical of an advertising object distributed over several decades.

The overall appearance of the object evokes promotional creations from the 70s to 80s, both by the naive shape of the figurine and by the graphic style of the label. The object is designed to be hung on a set of keys, but can also be displayed as a retro decoration on a desk or shelf.

The chain and ring are clearly visible in the photo, showing superficial wear consistent with the age of the object. No major chips or deformation are visible on the displayed side. The readability of the "Cassegrain" logo on the label is good, although the label itself shows slight signs of alteration due to time.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear and patina, partially faded face paint, slightly dulled label. See photo for more details on the actual condition.

Did you know? The Cassegrain brand, founded in 1856 in Nantes, is famous for its high-end canned vegetables. Advertising keychains were often offered in the 70s and 80s to build customer loyalty and enhance the notoriety of French food brands.

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