{"product_id":"chocolate-crate","title":"Antique French Wooden Chocolate Box – Chocolat Payraud Lyon \"Crème\", Historic Confectionery Crate c. 1900","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAdd authentic \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBelle Époque\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e charm to your home with this beautiful antique French wooden confectionery box. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this rare retail presentation box originates from the historic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eChocolat Payraud\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e firm, a celebrated chocolate manufacturer founded in \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLyon, France,\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 1834.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe lid features striking, ornate typography deeply stamped into the wood. The layout features the word \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Crème\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (indicating it originally held premium chocolate creams or fondants), the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Chocolat Payraud\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brand framed diagonally inside a classic ribbon banner, a stylized \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"CP\" monogram\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the city of origin, \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Lyon.\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eUnlike rough bulk shipping crates, this compact box was a high-end retail gift box, meticulously sized to protect delicate sweets brought home from a French boutique. Today, its warm patina, historic branding, and sturdy construction make it an exceptional collector's item, desk organizer, keepsake box, or rustic decor accent.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe box is in excellent antique condition with a gorgeous, authentic aged patina. The wood shows beautiful natural grain variations, light oxidation on any original hardware, and minor historical wear consistent with a genuine century-old object. The graphics remain remarkably crisp, clear, and legible.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWidth:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25 inches\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDepth:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.00 inches\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeight:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.00 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirley 10\/26 35 GBP\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60546433941790,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-10-2410.27.33.jpg?v=1792859403","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/chocolate-crate","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}