ONLINE AUCTION OF FURNITURE AND COLLECTABLES INCLUDING POTTERY WARE
Lot 265:
A Collection of Vintage and Decorative Metal Tins and Boxes
Description
A collection of approximately 25-30 vintage and decorative metal tins and boxes, predominantly constructed from lithographed tin-plated steel. The assortment features diverse shapes including rectangular, square, oval, octagonal, and cylindrical, alongside novelty forms such as a Christmas-themed house, a pink bunny, a red cylindrical post box, a red Spiderman mask, and a black safe. Decorations encompass a wide range of printed designs, from floral and avian motifs to anthropomorphic animals (a dog, bears), figures (fairies, a historical portrait, a couple), landscapes, and seasonal imagery. Visible text and markings include “POST OFFICE SAVINGS POST, ” “Newcastle, ” “Sweet Shop, ” “GRUMPY BIT KEEP OUT!, ” “Chad Valley 2206,” “National Savings, ” “VAN DYCK, ” “Magie d’Amour Di Costa” (translating to “Magic of Love Di Costa”), “THE COURIER THE COMPLETE WRITING COMPANION, ” and partially visible “BLUEBIRDS TOFFEE.” One item also bears a price sticker of “£4.99.”
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