A rare countertop Oblies box, a rare cylindrical version in bright red lithographed tin adorned with gilt motifs and star friezes. The lid, with its rotating arrow mechanism, echoes the logic of small games of chance or bistro lottery wheels. The inscription "Voilà le plaisir Mesdames" (Here's the pleasure, ladies) evokes the world of confectionery and games of skill from the Belle Époque, where one bet on a number before receiving their wafer or sweet. A typical fairground and advertising piece, both playful and decorative, whose patina of age enhances its authentic charm.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: 6×8.5 cm ✦ Material: Cardboard ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, functional arrow - Minor damage to the upholstery paper (see photos)
A small fairground treasure with delightfully old-fashioned graphics – perfect for a display case of curiosities or a collection of old games and advertising boxes.
