Beautiful old lithographed tin advertising box for the famous "Câble à l'Étoile" sewing thread from the Cartier-Bresson company. Its refined decoration combines a rich ornamental border inspired by late 19th-century decorative arts with spools of thread depicted in color. The mention of the Pantin and Celles-sur-Plaine factories, as well as the typography used, place this box during the golden age of French manufacturing before its integration into the major textile groups of the 20th century. Its format with a metal handle on the front gives it a particularly elegant and sought-after presentation.
✦ Provenance: Cartier-Bresson, Paris - Pantin ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1895-1905 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 32 x 19.5 x 6 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Condition: Good overall condition. Lithograph still clearly legible with a beautiful antique patina. Traces of oxidation, wear, and rubbing consistent with age. Original metal handle present. Clean interior.
A remarkable testament to the French textile industry of the Belle Époque, appreciated for its decorative graphics and its presence in collections dedicated to antique haberdashery. An emblematic piece from the great French sewing thread manufacturers, ideal for an antique haberdashery collection or a Belle Époque-inspired workshop decor.
