A beautiful German lithographed box for 200 phonograph needles, decorated with an Art Nouveau motif of green and yellow scrolls around a red and blue cartouche. The "SSS Fürsten" mark is surmounted by a crown, emblematic of German productions of the 1920s. The inscription "mittellaut " indicates a medium tone, intended for a balance between volume and smooth playback.
✦ Origin: Germany ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920–1930 ✦ Dimensions: 4.5×3.5×1cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin box ✦ Contents: A few needles still present ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear, colors very well preserved
A fine example of industrial Art Nouveau graphic design, highly decorative and sought after for a collection of mechanical music or lithographed boxes.
