Antique Crème du Cygne Noir shoe polish tin in lithographed metal, decorated with a black swan swimming on an orange background. The lid features the inscriptions "pour chaussures et tous cuirs" (for shoes and all leathers) and "Romans (Drôme)," accompanied by a small floral ornament. A border of fine vertical lines accentuates the perimeter, where the number 3 also appears. Its animal-themed decor and distinct patina give it the charm of vintage drugstore packaging.
✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Origin: France, Le Cygne Noir, Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 × 2.5 cm ✦ Material: lithographed metal ✦ Condition: wear to the decor, scratches, and notable traces of oxidation on the swan and lid; inscriptions mostly legible
A vintage Cygne Noir advertising polish tin for a collection of antique packaging and bird-themed promotional items.
