Description

A beautifully designed vintage French Violet Pastilles tin featuring an elegant lady’s portrait framed by a delicate botanical border, most likely stylised violets. The spring‑loaded flip lid and the net weight printed in ounces on the front suggest this was produced for export, while the ingredient list on the reverse appears without a barcode — a strong indicator of 1960s–early 1970s manufacture.

The rich green and purple palette, perfume‑inspired branding, and book‑style form give it wonderful display appeal. A lovely collectible for fans of French confectionery tins, botanical packaging, and mid‑century European design.

French Violet Pastilles & Mid‑Century Packaging

Violet pastilles have been a French speciality since the late 19th century, often sold in ornate tins that echoed the aesthetics of perfumeries and apothecaries. By the 1960s and early 1970s, manufacturers embraced decorative export tins with portrait artwork, botanical motifs, and elegant typography — all before barcodes became mandatory on consumer goods.

These tins were prized as small luxury items, easily slipped into handbags or gifted as souvenirs. Today, they are collected for their artistry, their connection to traditional French confectionery, and their place in the evolution of mid‑century packaging design.

Size: 50 x 25 x 12mm

All our vintage and retro tins are sold empty and ready for their next life — perfect for storage, display or adding character to a growing tin collection. Please take a moment to browse all photos so you can be sure the condition is just right for you before purchasing.