French Toleware Tin Box 'SteGle Cirages (wax) Francais

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Welcome to Broctique Vintage French Antiques Our French 'Brocante' W You Will Find Curiosities, Accessories and Linens for Your Home from France ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~French Country Authenticity~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ French Tin Box imprinted 'Ste Gle des Cirages Francais_Paris' which translates to Societe Generale of French Waxes_Paris. This is a wonderfully graphic little 2-sided tole (tin with lithographed printing) box dating most likely from somew between 1900-1940 or so. The rectangular black box has two hinged lids which open out from the center. Each lid is printed in red with various trademarks of the company and the words 'Cirages-Cremes-Articles de Nettoyages' or Waxes-Creams-Cleaning products. This type of old tin lithographed publicity box is highly collectible in France and would be a wonderful addition to your collection. The box is in good vintage condition with a vintage patina (see photos). It is completely intact with no rust damage. It measures 7 inches long, 3 & 3/4 inches wide and 1 inch deep. BVFA# 0110 Note: Please do take time to visit us. We carry a variety of other French vintage and antique items in this shop and in our other shop, ~FRENCH VINTAGE LINENS AND ANTIQUES~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ International Shipping for this item is $1 7.50 with Excellent Protective Packing ~Important~ ~Please take time to read our new Shipping and Insurance Information~ Shipping and Insurance: The shipping cost for this item to the US, Canada and worldwide , by Colissimo International will be $17.50 which includes a Tracking number from the French post until delivery and delivery against your signature. Delivery time will be a maximum of 8 to 10 days by this service. We make every effort to charge the actual cost charged to us by the French Postal System, with a tiny percentage for packing and handling, but because the dollar/euro/pound exchange rates constantly flucuate it is impossible to be absolutely precise. Shipping by the French Post Service has been 100% reliable so far. Very few of our clients actually request insurance and to date, and all the items we have shipped in France and abroad have arrived. Again may I emphasize that we have had 100% success with French shipping--to 15 countries Worldwide-- from this store and from our other eBay store, FRENCH VINTAGE LINENS AND ANTIQUES (please see Feedback) and that the majority of our clients do not request insurance. Please note however that naturally and understandably we cannot be responsible for damage to, or loss of your uninsured items in transit. Your purchase of this item assures us that you understand and agree to this policy. If you require insurance for your parcel, notify us before making payment for rates. We wish it were less expensive to ship and insure From France to the US, Canada, Japan and other international destinations, but we charge rates that reflect our actual costs, very often absorbing some of the shipping costs ourselves. Many of the items we sell at Broctique Vintage French Antiques are bulky and/or fragile and quality packing materials are an extra expense for us, but we take Pride in our Very Careful Packing of all the items we ship. As well, it has been from the beginning, and continues to be, our policy not to profit on shipping charges and to keep them as reasonable as possible. Returns: We hope, and even expect, that you will be satisfied with your purchase, but if for any reason you are not, please return the item in described condition--unless Insured within 14 days of receipt for a full refund of the purchase price. All shipping costs remain the responsibility of the buyer. We have chosen to add this proviso to our return policy regarding breakable items: WE WILL BE ABLE TO ... read more

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