Vintage Mother Picon cheese advertising round metal keyring retro

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

An old advertising keyring, round in shape, representing the "Mère Picon" brand. The object features a visible metal structure on the ring and chain, connected to a circular medallion with a white border. The visible side displays a vivid red background with an illustration typical of French food advertisements from the mid-20th century: a woman in a blue apron holding a piece of cheese, accompanied by a milk pail. The legible inscription reads "mère picon", with the mentions "fromage fondu pour tartine" (processed cheese for spreading) and "50% au lait des alpes" (50% Alpine milk), as well as a triangle evoking the emblematic portion of processed cheese. The main colors are red, white, blue, and yellow, with a retro typography faithful to the aesthetics of the 60s-70s.

The keyring shows a slightly patinated surface, with small signs of wear visible on the edge and the metallic part, characteristic of past use. The advertising face remains legible and well-preserved, without major alteration of the colors or the design. The metal chain, of a simple link type, solidly connects the medallion to the classic attachment ring.

This keyring is a typical example of promotional items distributed by French food brands in the second half of the 20th century, both utilitarian and carrying a strong visual identity. Note the presence of a triangular logo recalling the traditional shape of processed cheese portions, reinforcing the authentic character of the object.

The ensemble is distinguished by its bright colors and naive graphics, very representative of vintage advertising design. No detail is visible on the reverse side in this image.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Patina and signs of wear visible on the metallic part and the edge of the medallion, with no apparent structural defect on the visible side.

Did you know? Mère Picon processed cheese was launched in the 1950s in France and became famous thanks to its triangular portions and advertising campaigns highlighting the maternal figure. Promotional items from this brand have become emblematic of the French retro food universe.

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