{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-carte-telephonique-ancienne-telephone-retro-2","title":"Vintage 50-unit Phone Card – Old Retro Telephone Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis chip card, clearly identifiable in the photo, features a carefully crafted illustration of an old candlestick telephone, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. On the visible side, the visual highlights a historic varnished wooden telephone with its metallic accessories and a handset connected by a cord, evoking the aesthetics of early landline phones. The plain caramel-colored background accentuates the presence of the illustrated object, in a graphic style typical of French productions from the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the card, the golden chip is clearly visible, surrounded by a white marker indicating the insertion direction. On the left side, the inscription \"Télécarte 50\" is legible in vertical white characters, indicating that it is a 50-unit prepaid card, intended for use in public telephone booths. No brand logo is apparent on the visible side, but the presentation corresponds to the series issued by France Télécom in the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card's surface is smooth, with rounded corners, and the printing quality highlights the details of the vintage telephone: buttons, supports, and central plate are reproduced with precision. No major defects are visible on the front, which appears clean, without scratches or obvious wear in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of chip telephone card, commonly called a \"télécarte,\" was an icon of French public communications in the 80s and 90s. The retro design of the illustrated telephone makes it a sought-after piece for its decorative and historical aspect, recalling the evolution of the telephone and communication technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is placed on an orange fabric armchair background, which enhances its warm colors. No other accessories or decorative elements are visible, which allows for a good appreciation of the card's graphics and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item, sold as is. The visible front side is in good visual condition according to the photo, with no noticeable defects to report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip télécartes were introduced in France in the early 1980s by France Télécom, gradually replacing tokens and coins in public telephone booths. Their production saw a strong boom until the late 1990s, before being superseded by mobile phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old télécarte, vintage phone card, telecom France, phonecard, retro chip card, Télécarte 50 units, 90s collection card, illustrated antique telephone, public telephony, chip card France, rare telecom card, collectible card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54250935812423,"sku":"6f873216-803b-413c-a292-05b6483d3e57","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d3be76ad-5d85-4619-96d6-f91726619051.jpg?v=1782718641","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-carte-telephonique-ancienne-telephone-retro-2","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}