Rare small circular lithographed tin box, illustrated with a caricatured clown figure in a dark silhouette within a medallion, in a popular graphic style of the late 19th century. This type of decoration was commonly used for tins of cachou (a type of lozenge) or breath mints, combining humor, naive imagery, and contrasting colors. The "Trademark" mark is visible around the edge. The miniature size is typical of pocket-sized tins intended for preservation and reuse.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: 3.5 × 1 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Significant signs of wear, lithography showing signs of wear, oxidation and losses to the background, decoration still legible and well-contrasted
Antique miniature cachou box, sought after for its clownish iconography and very small size, characteristic of Belle Époque confectionery productions.
