A cardboard advertising box from Félix Potin , the famous Parisian grocery store of the late 19th century. The lid features a beautiful typographic and decorative design advertising the "Universal Night Light," a small device designed to maintain a flame for several hours (marked "burns for 8 hours"). The central scene depicts the small night light in a saucer, framed by typographic ornaments characteristic of Belle Époque commercial advertising. The presence of the seal "Demand this stamp – Félix Potin Paris" recalls the highly developed branding strategy of this pioneering modern retailer. The box still retains its printed closure strip, a rarely preserved element, which enhances its appeal for collectors of grocery items and vintage advertising.
✦ Provenance: Félix Potin, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 14 x 10.5 x 3cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard ✦ Condition: Good condition with wear and soiling from use; corners slightly rubbed.
A beautiful Parisian grocery item from the Belle Époque, sought after for collections related to the Félix Potin brand and vintage commercial advertising.
