Vintage lithographed tin advertising can for the household product "Argentil", marketed by the brand Lion Noir. Intended for the maintenance of mirrors, windows, enameled, nickel-plated, chromed objects and silverware, this packaging features remarkable Art Nouveau decoration in midnight blue and cream tones. The iconic silhouette of the black lion, combined with elegant typography and ornamental frames, 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 general state of preservation, lithography well preserved, presence of superficial oxidation on the cap and metal parts, old contents still present inside
A sought-after decorative piece for the quality of its Art Nouveau design and its belonging to the famous range of Lion Noir products, perfect for a collection of advertising tins or antique household objects.
