Original wooden box covered with its lithographed label "Outremer Guimet," a renowned specialty used for paints, powders, and linen bluing. The design highlights the Guimet brand, a pioneer in artificial ultramarine discovered by J.-B. Guimet in 1826, accompanied by a rich graphic of medals and the inscription "Hors Concours" (Out of Competition), typical of the late 19th century. This type of box was used for packaging and storing pigments and chemicals used in both the textile and domestic industries. A beautiful, utilitarian object, it has now become a decorative and historical piece, emblematic of French industrial chemistry.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 18 x 11.5 x 9 cm ✦ Material: Wood and printed paper ✦ Contents: Empty box ✦ Condition: Signs of wear, rubbing and missing parts on the label, marked corners, sound structure
An authentic piece from the history of pigments and the French chemical industry, ideal for decorating a cabinet of curiosities or an old workshop.
