French encaustic wax box

This original French "Encaustique" tin dates back to the 1960s and was originally used to store furniture and floor wax. Encaustique, a traditional care wax based on wax and oils, was used in French households for decades to give shine and protection to wooden furniture and parquet floors.

The small tin delights with its characteristic design in warm orange tones with decorative black typography in the style of classic French advertising graphics. The inscription "Encaustique de France" and the artistic Art Nouveau touches lend the object a special nostalgic charm.

Today, such tins are popular collector's items and decorative home accessories. Whether as a small storage box for jewelry, paperclips, or other small items – it brings a piece of French everyday culture and vintage atmosphere into any home.

• Lithographed tin box
• France, approx. 1960s
  
• Diameter: 7 cm
• Height: 5 cm

Vintage condition with age-related patina and signs of wear, which emphasize its authentic character.