Alfa Romeo – original 1970s vitreous enamel on gilt badge in age worn condition remounted onto a new leather keyfob

An original Alfa Romeo keyfob badge which will have been produced in the 1970s  which we have remounted onto a new leather keyfob as can be seen in the photos.

When this keyring with this badge has been sold this listing will be cancelled .

The badge mounted onto this keyring is in age worn condition as can be seen from the photos and as described in detail below .

These vitreous enamel gilt plated keyfob badges were generally produced during the 1960s and early 1970s .

Over the years we have learned that not all of our customers are looking for pristine keyrings with a ‘brand new’ appearance.

Increasingly – many now much prefer a keyring with a badge which has ‘had a life ‘ – and this keyring is certainly that .

These old gilt badges tended to mellow in use to an attractive ‘antique’ soft gold aged appearance over the years as this one has done .

This is something which only the passage of time and use over many thousands of miles can achieve.

The gilt plating will tend to remain bright whilst the keyring is in use and being handled – if the bright finish dulls then a quick rub with a rag will restore the lustre -or use a little metal polish sparingly .

The vitreous enamel within the badge is in good physical condition with no enamel chips but the enamel surface has worn to a dull finish and the badge is still in perfectly serviceable condition with very many thousands of miles left in it yet .

An aged badge such as this one could look rather odd mounted onto a pristine new leather keyfob – so we have mounted it onto a keyfob in new ‘ vintage ‘ full grain black leather but with some characterful graining .

The splitring which we have used is in a dull gilt plated finish to match the badge.

If your idea of a keyring is mint perfection – then this keyring is certainly not for you .

However if you have a classic Alfa Romeo motor car which has not been treated to the indignities of over-restoration then this keyring could really look the part and the leather keyfob can only improve in appearance to match the badge with age & use.

The keyring in the photos is the actual one which you will receive with a venerable old badge now remounted onto a new keyfob in fresh new leather and ready for the road again .