Rare miniature advertising tin sample in lithographed sheet metal for the household product "Argentil," marketed by the brand Lion Noir. Intended for the care of mirrors, windows, enameled, nickel-plated, and chrome-plated objects, as well as silverware, this packaging features a remarkable Art Nouveau design in midnight blue and cream tones. The iconic silhouette of the black lion, combined with elegant typography and ornamental frames, makes it a beautiful advertising object from the golden age of French household cleaning products.
✦ Provenance: Lion Noir, Paris-Montrouge, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1905-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 6 x 4 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good general state of preservation, lithography well-preserved, presence of superficial oxidation on the cap and metal parts.
A decorative piece sought after for the quality of its Art Nouveau graphic design and its affiliation with the famous Lion Noir product line, perfect for a collection of advertising tins or antique household objects.
