Rare mini circular tin box in black and white lithographed metal, bearing the famous swan of the "Cygne Noir" brand. This free sample size, explicitly mentioned on the spine, is particularly sought after: ultra-compact, produced in small quantities, and often discarded after use. The clean design – a black swan on a light background – is one of the brand's most elegant, combined with the address "Romans (Drôme)".
✦ Origin: France (Romans, Drôme) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930 ✦ Dimensions: 3 × 1.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Very good condition for a sample, slight signs of use and surface wear; perfect legibility and superb black/white contrast
This mini sample format of the Black Swan is very difficult to find: collectors particularly appreciate its miniature size and minimalist design.
