Rare Vintage Plantol Floral Bouquet Soap Cardboard Box – Lever Brothers, Port Sunlight England

This exceptional vintage Plantol Floral Bouquet Soap box is a striking example of early branded presentation packaging produced for Lever Brothers Limited, Port Sunlight, England.

The rectangular box is constructed from sturdy cardboard/paperboard and finished with richly printed decorative paper. The lid is dominated by a beautifully illustrated female portrait surrounded by an elaborate arrangement of roses, blossoms, foliage and fruit, with the graceful “Plantol” name prominently displayed across the front.

The decorative treatment continues around the sides of the box, where the original product branding remains visible:

Plantol Floral Bouquet Soap

Lever Brothers Limited

Port Sunlight, England

Another panel carries the period advertising statement:

“Guaranteed Made From the Product of Fruit and Flowers and to Contain No Animal Fat.”

The box opens to reveal its original three-section divided interior, an important surviving feature that gives the piece added completeness and collectible value.

More than simply old soap packaging, this object represents a beautiful intersection of Victorian/Edwardian-style commercial illustration, luxury branding and early consumer packaging design. The detailed portrait, floral composition and refined typography make it especially attractive as a decorative collectible.

For collectors of old advertising, historic packaging and Lever Brothers memorabilia, this Plantol box is an excellent example of how everyday products were once presented with extraordinary artistic attention.

Key Features

Rare vintage Plantol Floral Bouquet Soap box

Original Lever Brothers Limited branding

Marked Port Sunlight, England

Sturdy vintage cardboard / paperboard construction

Richly printed decorative paper covering

Beautiful female portrait on lid

Elaborate floral and fruit artwork

Original period typography and advertising text

Original three-compartment interior

Decorative artwork continues across multiple sides

Strong display and collectible appeal

Excellent example of vintage English packaging design

Collector’s Note

The survival of the original internal dividers, together with the richly illustrated outer decoration and clear manufacturer branding, makes this example particularly appealing to collectors.

Vintage cardboard advertising boxes are often more fragile than metal containers, so examples that retain their original structure, artwork and interior arrangement have a special charm and historical importance.

Condition

Original vintage condition with age-related edge wear, surface marks, scuffs, minor paper loss, fading, scratches and general wear consistent with age and previous storage.

The printed artwork and lettering remain highly decorative and clearly visible, while the original three-compartment interior is preserved.

Please refer carefully to all photographs for exact condition.

Ideal For

Vintage advertising collections, Lever Brothers memorabilia, antique soap and toiletry collections, old English packaging, graphic design collections, period retail displays, heritage interiors and decorative object collections.