£25
Large Collection of Early 20th Century Advertising, Tobacco & Utility Tins
A substantial mixed collection of approximately twenty-four early 20th century printed and lithographed tins, including Five Barks Chest & Lung Jubes large shop tin, Smith’s Potato Crisps tin, Flexolite Capsules chemist’s tin, Ogden’s / tobacco tins, whetstone and pill tins, bird-decorated and scenic confectionery tins, a clock-face novelty tin, a Japanese-style octagonal tin, and a black japanned artist’s or tool box with carry handle, together with a small abrasives and polishing kit tin with contents. Various square, rectangular, oval and circular forms.
Condition: Mixed to heavily age-worn throughout; all tins showing surface scratching, paint and lithography losses, rubbing, denting and corrosion, particularly to edges, corners and bases; several with heavy oxidation and interior rusting. Some lids stiff-fitting or slightly misshapen, one or two with minor splits to seams. The japanned box with extensive paint splatter, interior wear and corrosion to handle. Polishing kit with used consumables and corrosion inside. All sold strictly as decorative, display or restoration pieces.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*
33.6% inc VAT*
*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges. Other fees may apply.
