Painted tin candy box

Antique Italian painted tin candy box from a confectionery in Genoa, early 20th century.
Decorated with birds, flowering branches, and stylized landscapes in deep tones with polychrome and gilt details.
The hinged lid opens to reveal the original inscription “Bon Bons Elah, Genova Pegli,” linking it to the historic Elah confectionery, founded in 1909 in Pegli, Genoa.

Faceted in form and raised on small feet, the box combines decorative design with its original function as a sweet container.

Italy, early 20th century