Beautiful antique lithographed cardboard advertising box for Klaus chocolates, a famous company founded in Le Locle, Switzerland, before expanding to Morteau in the Doubs region. Its spectacular decoration depicts an elegant horsewoman in a flowing dress riding a rearing horse, in a typical Art Nouveau style. The composition, combining red, green, black, and ochre tones, is one of the brand's most iconic visuals from the early 20th century. This large display box for "Assorted Bites" will appeal to collectors of antique chocolate memorabilia as well as advertising graphic art enthusiasts.
✦ Provenance: Chocolat Klaus - Le Locle (Switzerland) and Morteau (Doubs, France) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1905-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 32.5 x 24.5 x 6 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed rigid cardboard ✦ Condition: Good condition. Fresh colors and well-preserved graphics. Some minor signs of use and slight deformation. One corner has a partially broken staple. The whole remains solid and very presentable. ✦ Contents: Empty box for "Assorted Bites" chocolates
A particularly decorative advertising piece that evokes the golden age of Swiss and Franche-Comté chocolatiers, ideal for enriching a collection dedicated to Art Nouveau or antique food packaging.
