A rare advertising inkwell in lithographed tin, decorated with floral and ornamental motifs in shades of yellow, green, and red. The inscriptions "Carabaña Purgative" and "Pougues St-Léger" recall the famous mineral waters and purgative products of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An original countertop or desk item, combining utility and advertising with great graphic finesse.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter 14 cm ✦ Material: lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: wear and minor oxidation, colors are vibrant, attractive decorative appearance
Vintage tin advertising repurposed as an office accessory – an original piece for an advertising collector or lover of unusual objects.
