A charming round box made of white embossed cardboard with gold decoration, which once held chocolate croissants from the Perron company in Paris. The lid is adorned with three medals (London 1851, Paris 1855, New York 1853) surrounding the profile of Napoleon III, and the prestigious address of 14 rue Vivienne evokes the golden age of Parisian commerce during the Second Empire. The background pattern imitates a striped satin weave, enhancing its elegance.
✦ Origin: Paris, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1860-1880 ✦ Dimensions: 13 × 2 cm ✦ Material: Gold printed embossed cardboard ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, slight wear on the lid
An iconic decorative object from 19th-century Parisian confectioneries – ideal for a retro kitchen or a collection of antique tins.
