Vintage Martine girl figurine metal enamel retro old keychain

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Vintage keychain featuring a small girl figurine in traditional attire, attached to a metal ring by a short chain. The figurine has a polychrome enamel finish, with dominant colors of pink, grey, black, and white. The facial features are painted, with blue eyes, a red mouth, and a white headdress. The dress and apron are carefully detailed, typical of popular character keychains from the 60s-70s.

The main attachment is a circular metal ring, connected to the figurine by a stem topped with a transparent rectangular disc where the inscription "Martine" in red letters is visible on the front. This detail suggests personalization or a reference to the famous children's book series, without guaranteeing official origin.

The figurine has a compact, rounded shape, with arms folded in front and clearly visible black shoes. The paint shows some signs of wear, particularly on the edges and headdress, which attests to its age and gives the whole piece an authentically retro charm. No other visible markings on the front.

The surface of the keychain shows a patina of use on the metal parts, particularly on the ring and chain, a sign of prolonged use. The colors remain vibrant despite some localized paint loss, mainly on the raised areas.

This vintage keychain is a typical example of promotional items or souvenirs distributed in the 60s to 80s, often made of painted or enameled metal, featuring popular or regional characters. It is both a decorative and functional item, ideal for daily use or to adorn a display of retro objects.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear, paint loss in places, patina on the metal. See photo for the exact appearance of the front.

Did you know? The first name "Martine" is associated with a famous children's book series created in 1954 by author Gilbert Delahaye and illustrator Marcel Marlier. Keychains featuring popular characters were very common in France in the 60s to 80s, often used as promotional items or regional souvenirs.

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