Up for sale is a charming lot of two (2) authentic 1920s antique cardboard confectionery / candy boxes representing historic packaging hubs from Philadelphia and St. Louis.1. Large Flapper Box: Features a striking Art Deco portrait of a 1920s Flapper Girl on the lid, complete with a jeweled headband and plush fur collar against a red, star-studded background. Stamped "8 ozs. NET" on the base. The inside lid features the manufacturer's mark: "Walter R. Miller paper boxes Phila".2. Small Companion Box: A dark antique box featuring a full-length graphic of a woman on the lid. The reverse side features the rare manufacturing stamp: "Brown built boxes, M.A. Brown Paper Box Co., St. Louis, MO." Perfect additions for collectors of Roaring Twenties memorabilia, vintage regional advertising, or Art Deco vanity decor.CONDITION:
Both boxes are in worn, antique condition, showing age-appropriate wear as pictured. The larger box has some scuffing, edge wear, and minor paper separation/small tears along the lip of the lid, but the central graphics remain clear and vibrant. The smaller St. Louis box shows surface rubbing, corner wear, and age-related fading. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact condition before offerding or purchasing. Sold as-is.SHIPPING:
Items will be packed securely with plenty of protective cushioning to prevent crushing during transport.
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