An antique Audax cigarillo box, made of printed cardboard predominantly in ochre and gold, adorned with a Renaissance-inspired female portrait in a central medallion. The meticulous design, late Art Nouveau typography, and the inscription "Manufacture de cigares fins – Fondée en 1820" (Fine Cigar Factory – Founded in 1820) link this production to Belgian manufacturers active at the beginning of the 20th century. The visible tax markings ("10 Audax – Légère" [10 Audax – Light], "FC Prix 40 c. Maximum" [FC Price 40 c. Maximum]) correspond to the taxation and control system in place before the interwar tax reforms, allowing for a consistent dating.
✦ Origin: Belgium (Antwerp / Amberes) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910-1925 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 6 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some wear on the edges, slight soiling, printing clearly legible
Antique cigarillo box appreciated for its refined aesthetics and figurative iconography typical of early 20th century Belgian tobacco packaging, ideal for a collection of antique advertising or a display case of curiosities.
