120-unit BOSE vintage phone card, guitar phone card, France chip

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for an old French phone card in bank card format, identifiable as a smart card phone card, "Télécarte 120" edition. The visible side features a graphic illustration of a stylized electric guitar on a yellow and brown background, with the inscription "BOSE" integrated into the design, referring to the well-known audio brand. The design is accented by a superposition effect of colors and dynamic contours, typical of 1990s advertising style. At the bottom right, "TÉLÉCARTE 120" is clearly legible on a blue background.

The upper left corner reveals the golden chip characteristic of French phone cards, accompanied by a red arrow pictogram. On the lower left edge, the mention "Photo C. Costantin" indicates the author of the photograph or visual used for this edition. The card's surface shows a smooth appearance with a glossy finish, typical of laminated cards from that era.

The central motif highlights a stylized electric guitar, whose pickups and neck are detailed as an overlay. The overall visual evokes the musical world and technological innovation, consistent with the BOSE brand, specialists in high-fidelity audio. The dominant colors, bright yellow and dark brown, provide excellent readability for the whole. No other logo, inscription, or technical detail is visible on this side.

The card is photographed resting on a textured surface of old wood, which highlights the contrast between the modern design of the phone card and the traditional support.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible surface has some micro-scratches from use, with no major apparent defects. The edges are sharp and the chip is in place. For any additional details, please refer to the provided photos.

Did you know? The smart card phone card was introduced in France in the early 1980s and marked a turning point in the history of public communications. Advertising editions, like this one dedicated to BOSE, were often produced in limited runs to promote brands or events, and have become emblematic witnesses of the pre-mobile phone era.

AFW Reassurance

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