Large antique lithographed tin box for "Cacao Damoy" cocoa, branded "La Tasse," produced by the Damoy company in Paris. The richly illustrated decoration features a floral border composed of cocoa pods and stylized foliage, typical of early 20th-century food packaging. The main face depicts a steaming cup accompanied by the inscription "Non-solubilized - guaranteed pure." One of the sides commemorates the "Grand Prix - Turin Exhibition 1911" award, an important element of commercial promotion at the time. The rim lists the Parisian addresses of the Damoy company (Boulevard Sébastopol and Quai de la Loire), a renowned chocolate and confectionery firm. The overall aesthetic is that of a beautiful late Belle Époque advertisement, particularly decorative with its palette of greens, ochres, and golds.
✦ Origin: Maison Damoy, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1915 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 15 x 9 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good used condition with oxidation and rubbing on the edges and lid; lithograph clearly legible; patina consistent with age
A very elegant plant decoration around the cocoa pods makes it a particularly attractive piece for a collection of advertising boxes from chocolate shops or antique grocery stores.
