Charming duo of small antique lithographed tin boxes, illustrated with tennis players in Belle Époque attire. These miniature advertising items or packaging boxes for writing nibs reflect the sporty aesthetic very much in vogue at the beginning of the 20th century, at a time when tennis became an elegant and fashionable pastime. Their colorful and very graphic decorations make them particularly sought-after decorative pieces.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910-1925 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm each ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Visible signs of wear, rubbing and small losses to the lithography, decoration remains fresh and clearly legible on both examples
Beautiful miniature set focusing on women's sports and advertising graphic arts, ideal for a collection of antique boxes, writing-related objects, or on the theme of antique tennis.
