Vintage French Cookie Tin Box, Alfons Mucha, Spring, Woman, “LU” (Lefèvre - Utile)
Item History & Price
Vintage French CookieTin Box, Alfons Mucha, Spring, Woman, “LU” (Lefèvre-Utile), Nantes
This charming vintage French cookie tin is from the famouscookie company, Lefevre-Utile, LU, as marked onall sides. Founded in Nantes in 1846, the LU name is made up of theinitials of the founders, Jean Lefèvre and his wife, Pauline Utile. The cover and thesides are decorated with images created by the celebrated artist Alfons Mucha (1860-1939)... whodesigned many advertisements for Lefèvre-Utile. This particular box titled “Le Printemps” is from a seriescelebrating the four seasons. It shows a woman with a crown of flowers, children, birds, sheep, swans, butterflies, flowering trees, iris, morningglories, lily of the valley and other flowers. This piece shows some signsof wear including scratches, dents and slight rust from age and use. Oneside is slightly loose. It will be a charming and authentic “French”element for your home décor or your tin box collection. Please refer to thedetailed photos on this page.Dimensions 9 ¼ x 8 ½ x 3 5/8 inches (23.50 x 21.70 x 9.20 cm) Weight 14.35 ounces (407 gr.)
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Shipping We combine shipping when possible.Items will be shipped on the first shipping dayafter payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail viathe French Post Office.Import duties, taxes and charges arenot included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are thebuyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office todetermine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
PaymentPayPal only.Payment must be received within 5 days of end ofauction.
NotePlease remember that you are bidding on an antique orvintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear frompassage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes itfrom the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it isimpossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Beforebidding, please double check our information using your own reference materialsand don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returnedin 14 business days. Itemmust be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, andinsured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee.M-1710
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This charming vintage French cookie tin is from the famouscookie company, Lefevre-Utile, LU, as marked onall sides. Founded in Nantes in 1846, the LU name is made up of theinitials of the founders, Jean Lefèvre and his wife, Pauline Utile. The cover and thesides are decorated with images created by the celebrated artist Alfons Mucha (1860-1939)... whodesigned many advertisements for Lefèvre-Utile. This particular box titled “Le Printemps” is from a seriescelebrating the four seasons. It shows a woman with a crown of flowers, children, birds, sheep, swans, butterflies, flowering trees, iris, morningglories, lily of the valley and other flowers. This piece shows some signsof wear including scratches, dents and slight rust from age and use. Oneside is slightly loose. It will be a charming and authentic “French”element for your home décor or your tin box collection. Please refer to thedetailed photos on this page.Dimensions 9 ¼ x 8 ½ x 3 5/8 inches (23.50 x 21.70 x 9.20 cm) Weight 14.35 ounces (407 gr.)
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Shipping We combine shipping when possible.Items will be shipped on the first shipping dayafter payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail viathe French Post Office.Import duties, taxes and charges arenot included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are thebuyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office todetermine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
PaymentPayPal only.Payment must be received within 5 days of end ofauction.
NotePlease remember that you are bidding on an antique orvintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear frompassage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes itfrom the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it isimpossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Beforebidding, please double check our information using your own reference materialsand don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returnedin 14 business days. Itemmust be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, andinsured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee.M-1710
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