Key chain (70)
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Description from the seller
This auction presents a large and diverse collection of approximately 70 vintage advertising keychains, mainly originating from France and Western Europe, dating from the 1950s to 1970s (with a few possibly extending into the early 1980s).
The lot includes a wide variety of promotional keychains (porte-clés publicitaires) made from plastic, acrylic, metal, and mixed materials, representing everyday consumer brands and businesses such as:
• Food and confectionery products
• Dairy and cheese producers
• Biscuits and grocery brands
• Cosmetics and personal care items
• Fuel, automotive, and household products
Several pieces feature miniature objects, figurines, containers, or original shapes, while others display printed or encapsulated paper inserts, typical of mid-20th-century advertising design.
Period & Origin
• Country: Predominantly France, with some Western European examples
• Period: c. 1950–1970
• Era: Post-war / Mid-century advertising collectibles
Materials
• Plastic / acrylic
• Metal (some with patina)
• Mixed media
Condition
• Overall good to fair vintage condition, consistent with age and use
• Expected signs of wear: surface scratches, slight discoloration, patina, and minor imperfections
• No modern reproductions observed; items appear authentic and period-correct
Quantity
• Approximately 70 individual keychains
• Sold strictly as one complete lot
Collector’s Note
Advertising keychains from this period were produced in limited quantities and often discarded after use. As a result, well-preserved groups like this are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage advertising, ephemera, and mid-century design.
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Shipping & Important Notice
Shipping is offered exclusively within the European Union (EU ONLY).
International shipping outside the EU is not possible.
Reason:
Romanian customs authorities require cultural export clearance for vintage and collectible items, and there are no officially recognized art or antique experts available locally for such assessments, which may result in delays, additional costs, or seizure of the parcel.
By bidding, the buyer explicitly agrees to EU-only delivery.
• Secure and careful packaging guaranteed
• Tracked and insured shipping within the EU
This auction presents a large and diverse collection of approximately 70 vintage advertising keychains, mainly originating from France and Western Europe, dating from the 1950s to 1970s (with a few possibly extending into the early 1980s).
The lot includes a wide variety of promotional keychains (porte-clés publicitaires) made from plastic, acrylic, metal, and mixed materials, representing everyday consumer brands and businesses such as:
• Food and confectionery products
• Dairy and cheese producers
• Biscuits and grocery brands
• Cosmetics and personal care items
• Fuel, automotive, and household products
Several pieces feature miniature objects, figurines, containers, or original shapes, while others display printed or encapsulated paper inserts, typical of mid-20th-century advertising design.
Period & Origin
• Country: Predominantly France, with some Western European examples
• Period: c. 1950–1970
• Era: Post-war / Mid-century advertising collectibles
Materials
• Plastic / acrylic
• Metal (some with patina)
• Mixed media
Condition
• Overall good to fair vintage condition, consistent with age and use
• Expected signs of wear: surface scratches, slight discoloration, patina, and minor imperfections
• No modern reproductions observed; items appear authentic and period-correct
Quantity
• Approximately 70 individual keychains
• Sold strictly as one complete lot
Collector’s Note
Advertising keychains from this period were produced in limited quantities and often discarded after use. As a result, well-preserved groups like this are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage advertising, ephemera, and mid-century design.
⸻
Shipping & Important Notice
Shipping is offered exclusively within the European Union (EU ONLY).
International shipping outside the EU is not possible.
Reason:
Romanian customs authorities require cultural export clearance for vintage and collectible items, and there are no officially recognized art or antique experts available locally for such assessments, which may result in delays, additional costs, or seizure of the parcel.
By bidding, the buyer explicitly agrees to EU-only delivery.
• Secure and careful packaging guaranteed
• Tracked and insured shipping within the EU
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title
Large Lot of 70 Vintage Advertising Keychains – France & Western Europe – c. 1950–1970
No. of items
70
Country of Origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
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