A charming oval lithographed cardboard box containing its original heart-shaped nightlights, a No. 2 dipping wax system invented by B. Bullot in Paris . The illustrated label depicts a typical late 19th-century bedroom scene, with a woman in bed and her lit nightlight, a symbol of warmth and comfort. It reads "Registered Trademark BB – 100 sets with 50 nightlights." A beautiful evocation of period domestic and medical objects, blending practical invention with sentimental charm.
✦ Origin: France (Paris) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1880–1890 ✦ Dimensions: 8.5 × 5.5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard, metal and wax ✦ Contents: Original nightlights and metal stands ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, slight signs of wear on the label, complete contents and well-preserved heart mechanism
Rare late 19th century advertising box for dipping wax nightlights, highly sought after for its romantic illustration and complete contents.
