{"product_id":"porte-cles-vintage-surprise-le-gaulois-collection-12-vieux-tacots-publicitaire","title":"Vintage Le Gaulois Surprise keyring, 12 Old Banger advertising collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld advertising keychain from the brand Surprise Le Gaulois, visible on the photographed side. It is a square-shaped keychain with rounded corners, featuring a transparent surface that reveals a printed inscription on a light background. The legible inscription reads: \"1848 - 1965 SURPRISE LE GAULOIS Jamais ne déçoit Collection 12 Vieux Tacots\" (Never Disappoints Collection 12 Old Jalopies). The characters are printed in blue, clearly visible under the transparent surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe keychain is equipped with a short metal link chain, attached to a circular suspension ring. The whole set exhibits an authentic patina, with traces of oxidation visible on the metal part of the ring. The overall appearance evokes a manufacturing typical of French advertising items from the 1960s, confirmed by the mention \"1848 - 1965\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main part of the keychain, slightly domed, offers good legibility of the inscription. No illustration appears on the visible side; only the text occupies the center of the piece. The transparency of the material reveals a slight yellowing, characteristic of old advertising keychains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain and ring, both visible in the photo, complete the object, giving it a functional use while retaining a retro decorative aspect. The blue typography and graphic style are typical of advertising objects from France's \"Trente Glorieuses\" (Glorious Thirty) period, often associated with automotive or popular themed series or collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Surprise Le Gaulois advertising keychain is part of the \"Collection 12 Vieux Tacots\" (Collection 12 Old Jalopies), suggesting it was included in a series dedicated to old cars, although only the inscription is visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of visible patina on the metal parts and slight yellowing of the transparent material. The legibility of the inscription remains intact, with no chips or visible cracks on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Advertising keychains were very popular in France in the 1950s-1970s, often offered by food or automotive brands. The Le Gaulois company, known for its sweets and surprises, published several themed series, including the \"Vieux Tacots\" (Old Jalopies) collection, which honored emblematic models from French automotive history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique keychain, vintage keychain, Surprise Le Gaulois, retro advertising, 60s accessory, old jalopies, advertising keyring, car collection, France keychain, old French keyring, retro gift, vintage car accessory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324300022087,"sku":"c5855aba-0d67-4803-93ea-54dede7751d9","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_494e6f8a-236c-467e-9bda-ebb4f4c4fbab.jpg?v=1783748600","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/porte-cles-vintage-surprise-le-gaulois-collection-12-vieux-tacots-publicitaire","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}