Description

Antique French cardboard box for soap powder, Roses, collectible box savon Vaissier, antique French box with original chromo label, dating early 1900’s.

DESCRIPTION:
Very lovely antique small round cardboard box for soap powder, “Savon a la Rose”, V. Vaissier, Paris, with its original chromo label in Art Nouveau style, depicting roses.
Price is for one box, I have 5 identical ones available, the other boxes shown in my last photos are available listed separately.

Some history:
Victor Vaissier – was a much beloved producer of hand soap originally launched in 1857. This was around the time that medical personnel were finding the benefits of regular hand washing included less deadly infections, so the demand for soaps of all kinds was growing. He opened his first shop in 1889 in Paris, on Boulevard 4, Place de l’Opera.
With his exotically-named blends such as Des Princes du Congo and beautiful packaging, Vaissier quickly became official purveyor to the King of Belgium and the Russian Tsar.

But no matter who he was providing for, the idea was the same: olive oil-based soaps infused with Frenchmade perfumes sold at reasonable prices.

In 1890, he built a white and red marble chateau in his hometown, Roubaix. Large and fantastical, the chateau served as his home until he died in 1923. With no heir, the soap company and Chateau Vaissier both fell into disarray. Victor Vaissier closed and, though the name was still well-regarded in France, was assumed lost to history.

HOW TO USE THEM:
Very lovely collectible antique box for soap powder, perfect to display in your boudoir inspired home decor!

CONDITIONS:
Very good antique conditions with great patina.

MEASURES:
Diameter 2″ (5 cm), 11/16″ (1.7 cm) tall.