Who dreams of owning an old biscuit tin from Switzerland, decorated with famous Old World paintings? Well, we've got you covered!
This lovely piece of Swiss advertising history is noteworthy in its rarity. Rustic, weathered and worn, she's really all you could want in an antique biscuit tin. So much character and charm, you'll want to display her center stage.
Our remarkable lithograph tin previously stored Biscuits Oulevay from the Morges region of Switzerland. Each side of the box and the lid are decorated with various paintings and description. Included are paintings of Lausanne, Chillon et la Dent du Midi, Village Du Tessin, and Morges du Mont Blanc.
A wonderful gift for the collector, or display her proudly in your rustic kitchen.
Swiss biscuit manufacturer Oulevay was a major player in the European confections industry, eventually collaborating with Wernli (1972) and formed Interbiscuit Holding.
Dated to the late 1800s to early 1900s.
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Listing Includes
- ONE square antique biscuit tin with various tin litho artworks on each side and lid (as shown)
Item Condition
Good vintage condition with overall wear consistent with age and use. Paint loss, areas of fading, discoloration and rust present. Dents, bumps and abrasions also present. Paper label remnants present on front of tin. The metal appears to be galvanized. Soil and residue present throughout. The hinged lid intact and still functions. Faint writing on the bottom, though is illegible. Dated to the early 1900s.
Item Details
- Materials: galvanized metal, paint
- Color: multicolor
- Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 8"
