A small, round, lithographed tin box, illustrated with a central portrait surrounded by a tricolor patriotic design, bearing the inscriptions "English Pins," "Incomparable Quality," and "To the Patriot." This type of packaging was used for pins and small haberdashery items at the end of the 19th century, with strong iconography intended to inspire confidence and convey quality. The polychrome printing, typography, and graphic style are characteristic of the Belle Époque.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter approx. 4 cm - Height approx. 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Signs of wear, rubbing and minor color loss, beautiful overall patina
Small antique advertising box ideal for a haberdashery window, a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of Belle Epoque packaging.
