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Is this Key Fob authentic?

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by UroTrash, Jun 11, 2009.

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  1. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 UroTrash, Jun 11, 2009
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  2. Argento839

    Argento839 F1 Veteran

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    AFAIK it is...
     
  3. trashidelek!

    trashidelek! Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2004
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    This appears to be one of the earlier Lorioli keyfobs. The metal areas between the cloisonné have a more fine-lined appearance and the center section of the “e” is black. The latter ones have a more thick-lined look and the center of the “e” is yellow. Here is an example:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Ferrari-Original-Lorioli-Keyring_W0QQitemZ270400998455QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef527cc37&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A13%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

    As near as I can tell, the early type dates from the ‘60s and early ‘70s, while the latter type dates from the mid ‘70s to the ‘80s. The OMEA keyfobs, that have a similar appearance, are from ‘50s and possibly early ‘60s. Finally, there are the Ferrari Idea keyfobs that have a different shape to the loop and use a newer construction method. These are still available new for about $30-40. Here is an example:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Original-Key-Fob-For-All-Ferrari-Models_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem51834a394aQQitemZ350095030602QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
     
  4. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks for the info!
     
  5. Wade

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    #5 Wade, Jun 12, 2009
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    That one looks like an older style. Notice the horse's thin mid section and thin/long snout compared to the others examples. Also notice the flipped out hair at the base of the tail.

    I bought mine from the dealer in mid the 90's and it's exacly the same as the Lorioli pic shown (red background).
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  6. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    What is the bottom one, the one with the square-er key ring and funny looking "r"s?
     
  7. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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  8. trashidelek!

    trashidelek! Formula Junior

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    The top-left and top-center are the early Lorioli style. The top-right and bottom-left are the latter Lorioli style. The bottom-right is the current Ferrari Idea keyfob. Now someone tell me what is wrong with me for knowing this stuff...
     

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