Round lithographed tin box for Mellacorée pastilles, featuring a polychrome design depicting a peacock displaying its tail on the lid. The brand name appears in large letters on top; the side label mentions the pastilles and Montluçon, in the Allier region. Its compact size and colorful design make it a beautiful collector's item for those interested in vintage confectionery tins and French advertising. A Mellacorée tin is listed in a collection of antique candy boxes.
✦ Period: circa 1920-1940 ✦ Origin: Montluçon, Allier, printed mention ✦ Dimensions: approximately 8 × 4.5 cm ✦ Material: lithographed tin ✦ Condition: good overall condition, with wear to the lithography on the lid and edges; design and inscriptions are legible
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