Vintage Caran d’Ache Pencil Tin – Swiss Artist’s Supply, Mid-20th Century

A treasure from the golden age of European art supplies, this scarlet tin once held the celebrated Caran d’Ache pencils of Geneva. Imported from Switzerland and marked “Fabrique Suisse de Crayons” on the inside lid, the box speaks to a time when even an artist’s tools were objects of beauty and refinement.

Founded in 1915 and adopting the Caran d’Ache name in 1924, the company quickly became synonymous with exceptional quality, supplying generations of painters, illustrators, and students across Europe. The bold red enamel lid, with its crisp white typography, reflects the mid-century branding that made these tins instantly recognizable in studios from Paris to Lausanne.

Inside, the guide to pencil grades is printed in French and German, a reminder of Switzerland’s bilingual tradition and its role as a cultural crossroads. Though the pencils have long been used in pursuit of artistic visions, the tin itself remains — a relic of creativity, discipline, and the romance of the atelier.

Perfect as a desk accessory, display piece, or thoughtful gift for the artist in your life, it carries forward the quiet poetry of a working studio.

Dimensions: approx. 7.5” x 2.25”
Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age, enamel still vibrant, interior showing natural patina.

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