Rare Le Pacha cream shoe polish tin - Issoudun

Antique Le Pacha lithographed tin advertising box, designed for Curojyl leather cream. Its yellow, red, and black lid features a smiling character wearing a turban with an aigrette in a central medallion. The name Le Pacha is displayed in large ornate letters, accompanied by small decorative motifs. The rim bears the name JYL in Issoudun, while the lid is signed Carnaud, Basse-Indre, France. A box with expressive graphics and contrasting colors, to be displayed among vintage shoe polish advertisements and drugstore items.

✦ Period: Early 20th century.
✦ Origin: France, JYL, Issoudun; box marked Carnaud, Basse-Indre.
✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 × 2.5 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed tin.
✦ Condition: Decoration well preserved overall, with small spots, scratches, and rubbing. Paint losses and traces of oxidation on the edges and rim. See photos.

An antique Le Pacha Curojyl box to complete a collection of illustrated advertisements and leather care products.