A small, cylindrical tin advertising box, decorated with stylized mushrooms on a yellow background, bearing the inscription "Woodland Mushrooms," "Registered Trademark," "Quality Guaranteed," and "Paris." This miniature format, produced by the Marcel Beyers company in Liège, Belgium, was intended to hold food or gourmet products, often used as samples or small packages. Its graphic aesthetic, typical of the late 19th century, combined with its small size, makes it a sought-after item in the world of advertising miniatures and cabinets of curiosities.
✦ Origin: Belgium - Marcel Beyers, Liège ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 4 x 3 cm ✦ Material: Sheet metal and paper label ✦ Condition: Signs of wear, deformations, visible crack in the sheet metal, partially patinated lithograph, overall coherent and legible
Small vintage advertising format ideal for enriching a collection of lithographed tin miniatures or a cabinet of curiosities focused on vintage food and Belle Époque advertising.
