Add a touch of historic Parisian charm to your collection or creative workspace with this authentic vintage French mercery box from the legendary G. Daudé Paris. Founded in 1828, Daudé became world-renowned for inventing and manufacturing high-quality mechanical eyelets, rivets, and snap buttons. This beautifully aged, round cardboard container is a fantastic piece of industrial haberdashery history, originally designed to hold 500 metal eyelets (œillets).
Featuring a vibrant red lid with striking black, cream, and gold typography, the face of the box proudly displays the classic "G. DAUDÉ PARIS" branding alongside its original size marking (Nº P.5) and a faded stamp for "Jaunes" (indicating it originally held brass/yellow eyelets).
Measuring a compact 3 inches in diameter by 1.2 inches in height, it is perfectly scaled to hold modern sewing needles, safety pins, thimbles, or small desk supplies. Whether you are a collector of antique sewing notions, a prop stylist, or looking for unique vintage storage for your studio, this rare little box carries a wonderful, authentic patina that cannot be replicated. It is in beautiful vintage condition with authentic wear, fading, and structural character consistent with age.
Features & Specifications
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Brand: G. Daudé • Paris (Authentic French Antique)
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Material: Heavy-duty vintage cardboard/paperboard
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Dimensions: 3" Diameter x 1.2" Height (7.6 cm x 3 cm)
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Markings: "500 Œillets", "Nº P.5", "Jaunes"
- Origin: Made in France
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