Antique Rapid-Lak lithographed tin sample box for furniture, parquet, and linoleum wax. Its dark green and ochre design features the brand's iconic swan, surrounded by the inscriptions "Produit du Cygne Noir," "térébenthine," and "Romans (Drôme)." A thin striped border highlights the lid, while the perimeter bears the mention "échantillon gratuit" (free sample). A small promotional container with refined graphics, a testament to vintage household cleaning products.
✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Origin: France, Produits du Cygne Noir, Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: lithographed tin ✦ Condition: antique patina, scratches, wear to the design and traces of oxidation on the lid and edges; inscriptions legible
A Rapid-Lak sample box to enrich a collection of advertising miniatures and antique drugstore packaging.
