A round, sturdy cardboard box containing French wick nightlights, used as supplementary domestic lighting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The printed lid reads "French Nightlights – Made at the Station – Vitry-sur-Seine," with a central illustration of a lit nightlight, typical of the utilitarian advertising of the period. The box provides an authentic glimpse into everyday lighting practices before the widespread adoption of electricity, and is particularly sought after for cabinets of curiosities and collections of antique hardware or household objects.
✦ Origin: France, Vitry-sur-Seine ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard, metal nightlights and wick ✦ Condition: Complete box with original contents, signs of wear consistent with age, antique patina, and age-related marks.
Authentic box linked to the history of antique domestic lighting, ideal for a collector of technical curiosities or for decorating a cabinet of curiosities.
