Vintage lithographed tin advertising canister for the household product "Argentil," marketed by the Lion Noir brand. Intended for the care of mirrors, glass, enameled, nickel-plated, and chrome-plated objects, as well as silverware, this packaging features a remarkable Art Nouveau design in midnight blue and cream tones. The iconic silhouette of the black lion, paired with elegant typography and ornamental borders, makes it a beautiful advertising object from the golden age of French household cleaning products.
✦ Provenance: Lion Noir, Paris-Montrouge, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1905-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 11 x 4.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Condition: Good used condition, small loss of lithography at the bottom on one side, presence of surface oxidation on the cap and metal parts.
A decorative piece sought after for the quality of its Art Nouveau graphic design and its affiliation with the famous Lion Noir product range, perfect for a collection of advertising tins or vintage household objects.
