French Marseille Soap Cubes

French Marseille Soap Cubes

Vintage cubes of authentic savon de Marseille from the Huilerie Nouvelle (Maillon), Marseille. Stamped on its faces in the traditional manner: "Huilerie Nouvelle Marseille," "Extra Pur 72% d'huile," "Fabriqué à Marseille 600 grs," and the Maillon maker's cartouche. Old unused stock from a Marseille soap works, the surface dried, mellowed and darkened at the edges with age. Sold as a collectible / decorative object — a sculptural piece for a bathroom, laundry or shelf. SOLD AS SET. 

Details:

Estimated Origin: Marseille, France
Maker: Huilerie Nouvelle / Maillon
Period: Mid-20th century
Material: Savon de Marseille (72% oil)
Condition: Honest condition consistent with age — expect surface drying, discolouration, darkening and staining to edges, minor chips and shrinkage. Old stock, unused. Please review all photos as part of the description.
Approximate Measurements: 3.1" x 3.1" (8 x 8 cm) per cube.