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Vintage Tetley’s Teas Elephant Pocket Tin – India & Ceylon Tea LithoVintage Tetley’s Teas Elephant Pocket Tin – India & Ceylon Tea Litho
This is a fantastic find for collectors of early advertising and tobacciana-style pocket tins. This authentic vintageTetley’s Teastin features the iconic \"Elephant and Tea Crate\" lithograph, representing their India and Ceylon blends.
The tin boasts a heavy, authentic patina that tells a story of decades of use. The front graphics still clearly display the Tetley\'s branding and the classic red-capped elephant, while the reverse shows the original strike plate and gold-tone wash.
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Collector\'s Note
While many Tetley items found today are modern reproductions, the wear patterns, hinge construction, and bottom strike plate on this piece indicate an early to mid-20th-century origin. It’s a perfect addition to a general store display, a rustic kitchen shelf, or a specialized vintage tin collection.
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