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Vintage Monarch Brand Orange Pekoe Black Tea Tin – 8 oz.
Packed by Reid, Murdoch & Co., Chicago, IL. Est. 1853.
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 1920s–1930s Monarch Tea tin featuring their iconic majestic lion head graphic and a vibrant lithographed tea plantation scene.
This is a highly collectible mixed-media tin featuring a heavy cardboard/paper body with a solid metal top and base.
Measures approximately 6\" tall x 3\" x 3\".
Includes its hard-to-find original recessed metal plug lid!
CONDITION DETAILS:
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition:
• Graphics & Color: Remarkably bright with excellent color preservation. Very minimal fading.
• Front/Back Panels: The paper lithograph is fully intact, clean, and displays beautifully. There are some moisture stains as seen in the close-ups.
• Structurally: There is a dent and small paper peeling/separation on one lower corner (see close-up photos).
• Metal Components: The original metal lid and base are present. The bottom metal base is clean with minimal tarnish. The inner top metal rim shows typical vintage oxidation/rust appropriate for its age.
This is a fantastic addition to any country store advertising collection, vintage kitchen display, or lithograph tin collection.
Item will be wrapped carefully and shipped in a sturdy box to preserve its condition.
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