Antique wooden advertising board (former crate lid) for Le Sans Rival shoe polish, featuring a printed design with ornamental lettering and numerous medal motifs. In the center is a tin of polish, surrounded by the selling points “Wax and glycerin based,” “The blackest,” “The shiniest,” and “The most economical.” The prices for the different sizes complete this composition with the charm of old-fashioned advertisements. A beautiful decorative piece for a collection of vintage advertisements or an old-world shop atmosphere.
✦ Period: Late 19th / early 20th century. ✦ Origin: France, Le Sans Rival shoe polish brand. ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 27.5 × 15 cm. ✦ Material: Wood with printed advertising design. ✦ Condition: Antique patina, wear and fading of the design, marks and stains, and edge wear. See photos.
An antique wooden shoe polish advertisement, a collectible item among vintage trade signs and objects of yesteryear.
