Lot 245: A Meltis Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Tin and A Collection of Approximately Twenty Decorative Metal Tins

A Meltis Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tin, depicting the monarch, is presented alongside a collection of approximately twenty decorative metal tins, predominantly tinplate, and several novelty items and figurines. The collection features a wide variety of styles, including vintage advertising tins for “BOVRIL” (depicting a golfer) and “BAILEYS”, additional commemorative royal tins featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles with Princess Diana, and various themed tins with Christmas scenes, Peter Rabbit, landscape views, and intricate patterns. Also included are two red ‘Post Box’ shaped containers, one marked “National Savings”, a yellow toy truck with partial text “MORE…”, and a light blue “National Savings” money box designed as a clock face, showing “11 12 1… 5”. Other visible text includes “Welch’s Quality Sweets” and “Lemon Drops”.