A small lithographed tin advertising box from the Fradin & Châtelain biscuit factory, decorated on the lid with the inscription "Le Patriote" accompanied by a soldier (poilu) sounding a bugle, and the inscription "Tours". The sides feature a rich green and cream geometric design typical of the Belle Époque, alternating stylized plant motifs and illustrated cartouches. This type of box was used for packaging fine biscuits and constituted a durable advertising medium, designed to be kept and reused. A very representative example of French food graphic design at the turn of the 20th century.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 6 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good used condition, wear and rubbing consistent with age visible in the photos, lithograph clearly legible and colors still present
Decorative and historical advertising box, ideal for a collection of tin boxes, vintage food advertising or a Belle Époque cabinet of curiosities.
