An antique lithographed tin advertising box for "Cygne Noir" cream shoe polish, a famous French brand based in Romans (Drôme). The lid features the iconic stylized black swan against a light background, surrounded by contrasting black and cream typography, characteristic of advertising graphics from the first quarter of the 20th century. The edge is decorated with vertical lines bearing the inscription "N°3," while the base is plain black. This compact size is typical of pocket or travel shoe polish tins. The overall design reflects the attention paid to the visual identity of cleaning products during the early Art Deco period.
✦ Origin: France, Romans (Drôme) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good used condition, period wear and micro-scratches, slight losses and rubbing on the lithograph, functional hinge
Advertising box sought for a collection of shoe polish boxes, vintage advertising or to enrich a collection devoted to iconic French brands of the early 20th century.
