A rare vintage advertising tin for "Fratellini" lozenges by ESKY, a confectionery and oral hygiene product very popular during the Belle Époque. The circular lid, made of lithographed tin, features a caricatured portrait inspired by the world of clowns and theater, along with the word "Fratellini," a direct nod to the imagery of Parisian entertainment and spectacle at the end of the 19th century. The inside bottom bears the inscription "Fratellini Lozenges – ESKY – Demand this brand everywhere," confirming a pocket-sized promotional item designed for wide distribution. The metal tab opening system and the miniature size are characteristic of early lozenge tins before industrial standardization.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1895–1905 ✦ Dimensions: 4 × 1 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Signs of wear consistent with age, visible oxidation and pitting, lithograph still clearly legible, even antique patina
Mini box of cachou Belle Époque very expressive, sought after for its iconography linked to the world of entertainment and its pocket size typical of old advertising sweets.
