An elegant English shoe polish tin in lithographed metal , designed for patent leather and box calf. Its clean and chic design, with gold lettering on a black and cream background, is enhanced by a central illustration of a stylized red bee on a yellow medallion. This model, probably produced between the 1930s and 1950s, evokes the British standards of utilitarian elegance, where even grooming products took on a precious air. The concentric black and gold reverse confirms a design intended to both attract and protect.
✦ Origin: United Kingdom ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1940 ✦ Dimensions: 7×2cm ✦ Material: Lithographed metal ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with some minor wear and tear
Perfect for a collection of fine British objects or vintage high-end cleaning products.
