An antique round lithographed tin box for Poulain violet pastilles, an iconic product combining confectionery and medicinal uses. Distributed from Blois and Strasbourg, this slim box was designed for transporting violet and licorice pastilles. The orange and blue lithography, typical of the Belle Époque, highlights the Poulain name in a dynamic calligraphy, accompanied by a floral design printed on the edge, a decorative detail rarely seen on such small formats. The reverse side features an explanatory text describing the traditional uses for treating hoarseness, colds, and bronchitis. The box has an authentic patina, attesting to its long history of use.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter 7 cm x Height 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Used condition with oxidation, surface wear, central chip on the reverse, hinge functional
Small antique advertising box with Belle Époque graphics, ideal for a collection of historical pharmaceutical or confectionery boxes.
