A mixed lot of four vintage advertising tins, ideal for collectors of advertising, chemist, cosmetic and tobacciana memorabilia.

The lot comprises:

Boots 100 Saccharin Tablets Full Strength round tin.

Nigroids throat pastilles tin by Ferris & Co. Ltd., Bristol.

Snowfire Rachelle Face Powder round tin.

The British Automatic Company Limited vesta/match safe from Old Street, London.

These original tins date from the early to mid-20th century and display attractive period typography and advertising. They would make a great addition to a vintage advertising, pharmacy or general ephemera collection, or are ideal for display, stage or film props.

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Condition

Used vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. Surface scratches, scuffs, tarnishing, rubbing to the printed and gilt finishes, staining and general signs of use. The British Automatic Company tin has significant wear to the finish. All items remain displayable with plenty of original character.

Would make a good film/stage prop.

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Please study the photographs carefully as they form the best part of the description