Vintage Advertising Tins Shadow Box Collection (14 pcs)

A compelling and visually rich shadow box display featuring 14 vintage advertising tins, primarily dating from the early 1900s through the 1940s. This thoughtfully assembled collection captures the spirit of everyday life across the British Empire and beyond, with tins representing tobacco, medicinal remedies, industrial goods, and historic commemorations.

From the bold graphics of Afrikander Smoking Mixture to the refined royal imagery of the 1935 Silver Jubilee tin, each piece reflects a time when packaging doubled as lasting advertisement. The group highlights early branding, typography, and lithography, while also telling a broader story of global trade, wartime sentiment, and consumer culture. Mounted with Velcro in a custom wooden shadow box (no glass), the arrangement creates a ready-to-display piece that is both decorative and historically engaging.

Included Tins (14 Total):

• South Africa 1900 — Queen Victoria Portrait Tin (Boer War commemorative)
• Christmas 1914 — Embossed Gilt-Tone Tin (WWI era)
• Kersfees / Christmas 1941 Tin (South African WWII period)
• Silver Jubilee 1910–1935 Tin (George V & Queen Mary)
• Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes Tin (W.D. & H.O. Wills)
• “The Greys” Virginia Cigarettes Tin (Godfrey Phillips Ltd.)
• Afrikander Smoking Mixture Tin (Cohen, Weenen & Co.)
• Columbia “Superbe” Loud Tone Needles Tin
• His Master’s Voice (HMV) Half Tone Needles Tin
• Bifurcated Rivets No. 9 Tin (Industrial hardware)
• Kee Lox Brand Typewriter Ribbons Tin
• Midget Pulmonas Medicated Pastilles Tin
• Evans Antiseptic Throat Pastilles Tin (Free sample)
• Brompton Hospital Chest and Lung Lozenges Tin

Together, these tins form a cohesive snapshot of early 20th-century life—where commerce, design, and history intersect in everyday objects. An excellent addition for collectors of tobacciana, advertising memorabilia, or historical décor.

Condition:
In good vintage condition overall, with surface wear, oxidation, scratches, and edge wear consistent with age. Graphics remain clear and colorful with expected patina. All tins are mounted with Velcro; the wooden frame shows light wear and does not include glass.

Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 17 x 3.5 inches
Smallest Tin: 1.25 x 1.75 x 0.75 inches
Largest Tin: 4 x 6.25 x 1 inches