A charming antique lithographed tin box , illustrated with a humorous scene of two gnomes manipulating a giant needle and thread. It is an advertisement for Pfaff sewing machines, founded in Kaiserslautern, with multilingual inscriptions (German, French, Italian, Spanish, and English). This highly expressive box, both childlike and technical, reflects the spirit of advertising around 1930/1940, when narrative illustration found its way onto everyday objects. The sides, decorated with stylized flowers, add to its decorative appeal.
✦ Origin: Germany, Kaiserslautern ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930/1940 ✦ Dimensions: 14 × 7 × 5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed iron ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Visible patina, minor surface losses but overall decoration legible and very expressive
An iconic decorative object from turn-of-the-century illustrated advertising – ideal for enthusiasts of sewing, antique machines or graphic advertising.
