Box (7) - Superb Collection of Vintage Boxes – Advertising, Regional & Artistic – Early/Mid 20th Century - Metal

Superb Collection of Old Boxes – Advertising, Regional & Artistic – Early/Mid 20th Century

I offer you an exceptional lot of 7 antique boxes, featuring various styles and origins: craftsmanship, advertising, regional iconography, and artistic illustration. A rare, decorative collection highly sought after by collectors.




Large papier-mâché hat box with relief duck decoration

Dimensions: H 22 cm • L 42.5 cm

Molded papier-mâché, hand-painted decor with lightly raised ducks.

Period: 1940s–1960s

Origin: France

Interest: fairly rare antique hat-making parts in this condition with animal decor. Very decorative, ideal for a shop, display window, or rustic decoration.




2. Animal box – Setter dog

Dimensions: H 6 cm • Width 11.5 cm • Length 15.5 cm

Material: lithographed metal

Period: first half of the 20th century

Animal illustration style typical of the era (hunting dog).

Interest: A good example of a vintage animal-themed box, with colors still quite vivid.




3. Large Alsatian decorative box – signed Gaston Maréchaux

Dimensions: H 8.5 cm • W 18 cm • L 30 cm

Artist: Gaston Maréchaux (1890–1965), a recognized illustrator known for his regional scenes and advertising panels.

Period: 1930s–1950s

Origin: France (Alsace)

Interest: Desired signature, typical folk scene (traditional costumes – Alsatian village). Large-format box, uncommon.





4. Breton-style decorative box with interior mirror

Dimensions: H 10 cm • Width 16 cm • Length 24.5 cm

Particularity: presence of an original mirror inside – rare for a metal box.

Decor: Breton life scene, late 19th / early 20th century style.

Interest: Regional boxes with mirrors are sought after because they are often produced in small series.




5. Advertising box – Thé Éléphant

Dimensions: H 12.5 cm • W 11.5 cm

Brand: Thé Éléphant – an iconic French brand founded in 1892.

Period: 1960s–1980s

Interest: a cult advertising object, highly appreciated in vintage food and grocery collections.



6. Box 'Grandparents and Children' – Genre Scene

Dimensions: H 9 cm • W 17 cm • L 26 cm

Period: early 20th century

Technique: metal lithography, a warm and highly characteristic domestic scene.

Interest: 19th-century style illustration (Flemish/Dutch), popular among collectors because it is very decorative.




7. Belgian box 'B. de Loose'

Dimensions: H 5.5 cm • Width 22 cm • Length 23.5 cm

Origin: Belgium

Maison De Loose: a Belgian brand known for its cakes and confectionery, primarily active in the first half of the 20th century.

Interest: Belgian boxes are highly collectible and often difficult to find outside Belgium.




Beautiful set of 7 antique boxes (early/mid-20th century) featuring advertising, regional art, animal illustrations, and genre scenes. A varied and highly decorative collection. Several rare pieces, including a box signed by Gaston Maréchaux and a regional Breton box with an interior mirror.

The set includes:

Decorative papier-mâché duck motif hat box (H 22 × L 42.5 cm)

Dog breed box Setter (6 × 11.5 × 15.5 cm)

Alsatian box signed by Gaston Maréchaux (8.5 × 18 × 30 cm)

Breton box with mirror (10 × 16 × 24.5 cm)

Tea Elephant advertising box (12.5 × 11.5 cm)

Grandparents / children scene box (9 × 17 × 26 cm)

Belgian box 'B. de Loose' (5.5 × 22 × 23.5 cm)


Condition: signs of aging, small signs of oxidation, paint chips in some areas – consistent with the age. Stable overall, functional hinges.

An ideal lot for collectors, decorators, vintage shops, or enthusiasts of authentic antique objects.

The shipment will be handled with the utmost care and tracking.