{"product_id":"la-vielle-29","title":"Antique French Pub Tokens - 28 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003evintage French pub and café game tokens\u003c\/span\u003e (known in French as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ejetons de bistrot\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ejetons publicitaires\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), which were widely used from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e In French taverns, bars, and bistros, patrons used these wooden counters to play popular card, parlor, or dice games (such as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eBelote\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eTarot\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e421\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe tokens served as commercial advertising. Brands or distilleries distributed them to establishments to keep their names visible to customers during a game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"La Vieille Marque Française\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translates directly to \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\"The Old French Brand.\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This is likely a historical reference to a proprietary brand of wine, aperitif, or spirits popular in early 20th-century bars.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Un Premier\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translates to \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\"A First\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\"Number One,\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e indicating scoring values, game positions, or a top-tier product grade.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese would add a touch of class to any craft project, making a very unique and original decoration, and could be displayed in many settings. Alternatively, they could be used for crafting, scrapbooking, and jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease email with questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49119032279326,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/Laviellegametokens-2.jpg?v=1725120867","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/la-vielle-29","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}