Vintage 30s ACME Arsenate of Lead Poison Tin Can Skulls Chemical Advertising For Sale

BUCK’S STATEMENT:

This old ACME Arsenate of Lead tin feels like something pulled straight out of a forgotten shed at the edge of a Midwest farm — the kind of place where sunlight slips through warped boards and dust hangs in the air like a memory. You can almost picture the man who once kept this on a shelf above his workbench, maybe a groundskeeper tending the local golf course or a farmer fighting off tomato worms in a row of backyard plants. The bold checkerboard graphics and the stern POISON labels speak to a time when things were built with purpose, meant to do a job and do it well. Every scuff, stain, and fleck of rust on this tin is honest mileage, the kind that only comes from decades of real work.

Pieces like this feel less like collectibles and more like time capsules — reminders of how folks lived, worked, and cared for their land long before plastic jugs and warning stickers took over. Holding it, you get that quiet thrill of rediscovering history, the same feeling you get when you stumble on an old barn find or open a drawer that hasn’t been touched since the Roosevelt years. It’s a small relic with a big story, ready to sit proudly on a shelf, telling its tale to anyone who stops long enough to listen.

- Buck

DETAILS:

Brand: ACME

Made in: USA

Style: Poison Can

Color: Multi

Era: 1930s

Size: (See Measurements)

Material: Tin/Paper

Condition: Vintage pre-owned — signs of wear (see photos)

BUCK & BADGER VINTAGE DISCLAIMER:

At Buck & Badger, every item has lived a life before it found its way to us.

We specialize in authentic vintage clothing, objects, art, and Americana—pieces with history, character, and soul.

Because of that, please review the following before purchasing:

1. Condition Disclosure

Our vintage pieces often show signs of age and use—this may include wear, fading, patina, tiny holes, snags, scuffs, or light stains.

We believe these imperfections are part of the story.

Any major flaws will always be clearly shown in the listing photos.

2. Sizing / Fit (for clothing)

Vintage sizes do not always reflect modern sizing.

Please rely on the exact measurements provided in the photos and description rather than the tagged size.

3. Measurement Guidelines (for clothing)

We measure all garments flat:

• Chest/Bust: pit to pit

• Length: collar to bottom hem

Photos and/or descriptions are organized to help you assess fit accurately.

4. One-of-a-Kind Items / No Returns for Fit

Every item is one-of-one.

Because of this, we do not accept returns for sizing or fit issues.

Please review measurements and photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing. We’re happy to help.

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We offer combined shipping on multiple items.

All orders are shipped promptly via USPS with tracking.

Once shipped, delivery times are based on USPS performance, but we will gladly assist in locating a package if needed and provide all available information.

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If there’s ever an issue, please contact us first—we will always work with you to make it right.

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We’re passionate about preserving history and helping you find pieces that speak to you.

Thank you for supporting Buck & Badger—where every item has a past, and every purchase continues the story.

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