This superb round lithographed tin box testifies to the ingenuity of early 20th-century artisans. Produced by P. Paulin, a tanner in Saint-Claude in the Jura region, it was used to package a light-colored grease for the care and waterproofing of leather: shoes, car hoods, harnesses, and more. The manufacturer's naive illustration, depicting him with a pipe and crossed arms, enhances the object's charm, along with the highly expressive typography. A decorative and advertising piece emblematic of French craftsmanship of the era.
✦ Origin: France (Jura) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920 ✦ Dimensions: 10 × 4 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tinplate ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, visible patina from use, traces of oxidation
Collector's item from the world of leather and vintage advertising and shoe polish – ideal for collectors of advertising items or industrial vintage decoration.
