Vintage Crème Éclipse wax shoe polish tin, in lithographed metal, decorated with a celestial body with a smiling face partially covered by a black disk evoking an eclipse. The lid bears the mentions "Imperméable" (Waterproof) and "Sans acide" (Acid-free), as well as the name of the Société Générale des Cirages Français and the cities of Paris and Lyon. The decoration extends around the edge with small stars and a repeat of the emblem. A small advertising tin with expressive graphics, whose patina testifies to its long use, to be displayed in a cabinet of curiosities or drugstore collectibles.
✦ Period: Early 20th century. ✦ Origin: France, Société Générale des Cirages Français ✦ Dimensions: approx. 5.5 cm × 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin. ✦ Condition: Wear to the decoration, scratches and marked oxidation in places, particularly on the edge and the lower part. Lid graphics are clearly legible. See photos.
A vintage Crème Éclipse shoe polish tin for collectors of French advertising and small lithographed packaging.
