A rare vintage advertising tin for the famous "Cachou Gaulois" lozenges, an emblem of oral hygiene during the Belle Époque. The oval lid, made of lithographed tin, features the stylized profile of a bearded Gaul accompanied by the inscriptions "Cachou Gaulois – Paris" and "Perfumes and refreshes the mouth." Its pocket size, typography, and clean design confirm its production at the turn of the 20th century, intended for easy portability. The interior has a dispensing opening characteristic of this type of lozenge tin.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 4.5 × 3 × 1 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good overall condition: Signs of wear, rubbing and slight oxidation visible, print clearly legible
Small Belle Époque advertising box, very representative of hygiene and confectionery items sold at the counter, ideal for a collection of antique advertising or a cabinet of curiosities.
