Advertising box “Soap – Victor Vaissier, Paris”

Antique lithographed tin box for "Fleur du Kékélé" soap, an iconic creation of Victor Vaissier, a Parisian perfumer located on the Place de l'Opéra. The lid features a rich, polychrome, exotic floral composition on an ochre background, combined with elegant typography and the soap's reference number. The design, inspired by Orientalism and botanical motifs, perfectly embodies the advertising aesthetic of the late 19th century, characteristic of luxury toiletries and perfumes.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890–1900
✦ Dimensions: 7 × 7 × 4 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal
✦ Condition: Significant wear consistent with age, including rubbing, losses, and oxidation of the lithography; structurally sound; lid functional

Antique advertising box from the Parisian perfumery of the Belle Époque, sought after for the quality of its design and ideal for a collection of antique soap, perfume or advertising boxes.