Box - Bakelite

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

1930s Art Deco Advertising Box – Presumed Bakelite – Docteur Zizine

Antique rectangular box from the Art Deco period, dating to around the 1930s, made of black molded material, probably Bakelite.

Its removable lid is decorated with a gold-tone design depicting a woman in profile blowing bubbles, framed by drapery, columns, and geometric motifs.

The inside of the lid bears the raised inscription “Laboratoires du Docteur Zizine,” accompanied by the names of pharmaceutical products, attesting to its advertising purpose.

The underside features a molded logo, along with the words “Paris” and “Déposé.”

Good overall condition, with a few scratches and signs of use, visible in the photographs.

Approximate dimensions: 12.5 × 8.5 cm.
Weight: approximately 165 g.

The photographs complement the description.

1930s Art Deco Advertising Box – Presumed Bakelite – Docteur Zizine

Antique rectangular box from the Art Deco period, dating to around the 1930s, made of black molded material, probably Bakelite.

Its removable lid is decorated with a gold-tone design depicting a woman in profile blowing bubbles, framed by drapery, columns, and geometric motifs.

The inside of the lid bears the raised inscription “Laboratoires du Docteur Zizine,” accompanied by the names of pharmaceutical products, attesting to its advertising purpose.

The underside features a molded logo, along with the words “Paris” and “Déposé.”

Good overall condition, with a few scratches and signs of use, visible in the photographs.

Approximate dimensions: 12.5 × 8.5 cm.
Weight: approximately 165 g.

The photographs complement the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Bakelite
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Black, Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
FranceVerified
2788
Objects sold
98.18%
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