Vintage Bussmann Metal Fuse Wire Tin - 1 Amp Buss Fuses Advertising Can

Overview
A fantastic piece of early electrical advertising, this cylindrical metal tin once held a half pound of 1-amp Buss fuse wire manufactured by Bussmann Mfg. Co. of St. Louis. The deep green and white graphics feature the company’s wonderfully industrial “Buss Fuses, Electricity’s Safety Valve” branding.

Originally utilitarian packaging, it now makes an especially good piece of garage, workshop, electrical or industrial advertising ephemera.

Condition
Vintage condition with age-related surface wear, scratches, discoloration and marks throughout. Some wear and cracking/chipping to the white painted upper portion. The tin is empty. Bottom bears a handwritten “427.” Please review photos for condition.

Measurements
Send me the height and diameter and I’ll plug these in.

Material
Metal / tin

Origin
Bussmann Mfg. Co.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Likely circa 1930s–1950s

Styling Notes
A great little piece for an industrial collection, vintage garage display, workshop shelf or grouping of old advertising tins. The stark green-and-white typography gives it particularly strong graphic appeal.

Additional Notes
The “Buss Fuses, Electricity’s Safety Valve” trademark dates to the early 20th century, with documented first use in 1918. This example was packaging for a half pound of 1-amp fuse wire and is being sold as a collectible vintage container only.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.