rare 1920s French “hôtel de l'univers” étoile brass key fob

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The historic Hotel de l'Univers in Tours, France dates back to 1846 and has hosted prominent figures such as Serge Gainsbourg, Sarah Bernhardt, Katherine Hepburn, and Edith Piaf. T heir portraits adorn the remarkable gallery that overlooks the foyer. Now known as Hôtel Océana l'Univers, this hotel still operates today. These solid brass key fobs—with their distinctive star shape that was traditional for French hotels during the 1920s—would have been attached to the hotel room key. This style is incredibly rare to find, so we were thrilled to find three to be able to offer! Sourced from an estate in Aix-en-Provence, they are a fantastic piece of history, repurposed as a holiday ornament, hung with velvet ribbon. Sold individually. We'll pick a pretty one for you. Includes a velvet ribbon. Indicate in check out comments your colour preference of red, green or tan. dimensions: 2.5"W x 3.25"H Show more