"La Troika - Luxury Cream for Leather" shoe polish tin

A circular, two-tone orange and gold lithographed tin box, illustrated with a three-horse troika against a stylized background. The inscription reads: "Preserves – Softens – Waterproofs – Quadruples lifespan – Guaranteed results." This French shoe polish distinguished itself by its high-end positioning for the care of fine leathers and leather garments. The design evokes the robustness and elegance of the Slavic world, very fashionable in the 1930s.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930–1940
✦ Dimensions: 6.5×2.5 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal
✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, minimal signs of wear
✦ Contents: Shoe polish (probably original)

High-end French shoe polish with imagery inspired by Imperial Russia, typical of the Art Deco advertising style, highly appreciated by collectors of shoe polish tins and lovers of interwar graphic arts.