An antique lithographed tin advertising box for L'Ébène , a furniture polish and protectant. The lid features a distinctive graphic illustration of a stylized black head surrounded by a red glow, with the name L'ÉBÈNE in large gold letters. The rim of the box is inscribed "First-Choice Turpentine Essence," while a cartouche provides instructions for using the product on waxed wood. Another side lists the manufacturer , Ets Mazelaygue, 91 rue Camille Godard, Bordeaux . The striking black, red, and gold design, along with the advertising iconography typical of the interwar period, gives this box a strong graphic presence sought after by collectors of antique cleaning product boxes and advertisements.
✦ Origin: Mazelaygue Estate, Bordeaux ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 11 x 7cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Used condition with wear, scratches, and minor oxidation; lithograph still legible and colors vibrant
A typical graphic advertising piece for household cleaning products from the early 20th century, prized in collections of antique boxes and advertising items.
