Metal cream shoe polish tin from the brand LUX, originating from Romans-sur-Isère (Drôme), with a lever-style closure. The domed lid in raw metal features elegant embossed lettering reading CIRAGE CRÈME LUX N°2 and the circular inscription “Ouvrir avec une pièce de monnaie” (“Open with a coin”).
A minimalist and industrial design, typical of French production from the 1940s–1950s, created to elegantly polish men’s and women’s shoes, shown here in its brown version.
✦ Provenance: Romans (Drôme, France) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1940–1950 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter approx. 5.5 cm ✦ Material: Embossed metal tin ✦ Contents: Empty ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, light rubbing, minor oxidation marks
An authentic piece for collectors of antique shoe polish tins, metal advertising, or vintage leather care items.
