Old "Blocor - Superior Vaseline for Weapons" tin

This small lithographed tin box is marked "Vaseline Supérieure Blocor" and features elegant typographic decoration and a central monogram marked "Marque Déposée". Vaseline was then used for many technical and domestic purposes, particularly for the maintenance of mechanisms, leather, or military equipment. Its characteristic early 20th-century graphics make it an interesting example of the maintenance products of that period.

✦ Provenance: France
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 2.5 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed tin
✦ Condition: signs of wear and oxidation, decoration still identifiable

This advertising box appeals to collectors of lithographed boxes as well as enthusiasts of objects related to the maintenance of leather, technical equipment, or militaria.