Armed Forces Europe Appraisal

A.E.F. Club Grand Hotel Paris 'Main Meal' Ticket (Serial Nos. 22305 & 22306)

This item consists of two conjoined vintage tickets, identified as 'Main Meal' tickets for the A.E.F. Club at the Grand Hotel in Paris. The tickets are made of paper or thin cardstock, presenting a muted, aged brown or beige color, consistent with discoloration over time. Each ticket segment features a vertically oriented serial number on a perforated, detachable stub: '22306' on the left and '22305' on the right. The main body of each ticket clearly displays the text 'A.E.F. CLUB', 'GRAND HOTEL', 'PARIS', 'MAIN MEAL', and 'TICKET' printed in black ink. The 'A.E.F.' likely signifies American Expeditionary Forces, strongly suggesting a connection to either World War I (1917-1919) or the interwar period. The manufacturer's details, 'Antonimarket Ltd., London, Eng. / Paris', are discernible at the bottom of each ticket. The physical condition reflects significant age and use; both tickets exhibit general wear, discoloration, and some faint creasing. The perforations, which would have allowed separation, are torn as expected from use, but the printed text remains legible on both sections. The edges show signs of wear, contributing to the overall vintage aesthetic. There are no visible repairs, indicating original, unrestored condition. The design is utilitarian, typical of period tickets, with no elaborate artistic embellishments beyond the typography. The craftsmanship, though simple for a paper item, is functional and clear for its intended purpose.