{"product_id":"porte-cles-vintage-rach-rugby-retro-ancien-objet-publicitaire-rare","title":"Vintage RACH rugby retro old keyring, rare advertising item","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld, vintage advertising keychain, depicting a stylized rugby ball in a plain brown finish. The item consists of a circular metal automatic opening ring, connected to a clear rectangular plate, bearing the inscription \"RACH\" in colored capital letters (red, blue, yellow). This plate connects to the ball-shaped pendant, whose surface features a central raised line, typical of the classic representation of rugby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe keychain displays a retro aesthetic, with a combination of sober colors and a simple but evocative design, characteristic of advertising items distributed in the second half of the 20th century. The intermediate plate adds a graphic touch thanks to its multicolored letters, accentuating the advertising aspect of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring has a shiny metallic finish, with no apparent oxidation on the visible side. The brown, oval-shaped pendant is made of a material with a plastic or resin appearance, with no visible cracks or chips on the photographed surface. The set is presented in an off-white velvet case, not included in the sale unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"RACH\" lettering is clear and legible, with some small signs of wear and a slight patina on the plate, attesting to the item's age. No structural defects are visible on the presented side. This advertising keychain thus combines functionality and decorative dimension, with a sporting motif typical of promotional items from past decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, showing normal signs of wear for a vintage accessory. The inscription \"RACH\" remains clearly legible. The ring and pendant show no visible defects on the photographed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe oval ball, emblem of rugby, was standardized at the end of the 19th century to differentiate this sport from football. Sports advertising keychains were particularly popular in France in the 1960s-1980s, often distributed by local companies or brands to increase their notoriety among the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller specializing in vintage and advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: rugby keychain, antique keychain, retro advertising, promotional item, vintage accessory, sports keychain, oval ball, RACH keychain, rugby keyring, 70s goodies, brown keychain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487168287047,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8585958f-c0bc-4b22-9e9a-8537e88bac5c.jpg?v=1785598454","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/porte-cles-vintage-rach-rugby-retro-ancien-objet-publicitaire-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}