Large cylindrical lithographed tin box for the Confiserie des Alpes in Grenoble. The design depicts a Pierrot or Harlequin figure carrying a large box of "Bonbons Délicieux" (Delicious Sweets) against a backdrop of Alpine mountains. The other side features an advertisement for "Le véritable caramel au lait" (The True Milk Caramel) made with fresh, pure milk from Villard-de-Lans , accompanied by a scene of cows in a mountain landscape. The whole is framed by a geometric design very characteristic of the 1920s, inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. The box was used for flavored candies (marked "Fraisettes" - Strawberry Shortcakes) and probably also for other flavors such as chicory or caramels. This type of large advertising box often served as a display or container for sale in grocery stores.
✦ Origin: Confiserie des Alpes, Grenoble ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920-1930 ✦ Dimensions: 24.5 x 15 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good used condition with wear, minor oxidation and paint loss on the lid and edges; the decoration remains very legible and the colors are still vibrant. 2 to 3 small and slight dents.
A large advertising box typical of early 20th-century Alpine confectionery, very decorative with its Art Deco graphics and mountain iconography.
