Antique Crème Éclipse advertising pocket mirror, featuring a black and white design illustrated with a celestial body with an expressive face in front of a dark disc. The inscriptions "À la cire" (Wax-based), "Imperméable" (Waterproof), and "Sans acide" (Acid-free) surround this emblem, along with the name of the Société Générale des Cirages Français and the cities of Paris and Lyon. On the reverse, the mirror is held in a rounded metal frame. A small advertising accessory to collect among shoe polish advertisements, antique mirrors, and pocket items of yesteryear.
✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Origin: France, Crème Éclipse, Société Générale des Cirages Français, Paris / Lyon. ✦ Dimensions: approx. 5 cm ✦ Material: Metal with printed advertising design and glass mirror. ✦ Condition: Design is clearly legible, with rubbing and marks. The mirror is foxed, showing loss of silvering, particularly around the edges, and scratches. See photos.
An antique Crème Éclipse advertising mirror to complete a collection of French advertisements and pocket accessories.
