Rare lithographed tin countertop dispenser box for the famous Kréma candies. Its spectacular design features an advertising character drawn by Jean d'Ylen, a major poster artist of the interwar period whose signature is visible on several sides. The distinctive shape with a curved front, tilting lid, and closing knob indicates professional use in a grocery store or confectionery. As the Kréma brand was created in 1923, and the design signed by Jean d'Ylen corresponds to his advertising style of the 1920s-1930s, this box is a remarkable testament to the brand's first promotional packaging. Its large size and function as a display-dispenser are significantly less common than the domestic boxes usually encountered.
✦ Provenance: Kréma - France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1925-1935 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 25x21.5x23cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Condition: Significant signs of use, scratches, rubbing, slight deformations on the lid, localized oxidation, decoration still clearly visible on all sides
An emblematic piece of French food advertising from the interwar period, ideal for a collection dedicated to old confectionery, Jean d'Ylen's creations, or vintage shop decoration.
