{"product_id":"vintage-bussmann-metal-fuse-wire-tin-1-amp-buss-fuses-advertising-can","title":"Vintage Bussmann Metal Fuse Wire Tin - 1 Amp Buss Fuses Advertising Can","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally utilitarian packaging, it now makes an especially good piece of garage, workshop, electrical or industrial advertising ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eVintage 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003eSend me the height and diameter and I’ll plug these in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial\u003cbr\u003eMetal \/ tin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003eBussmann Mfg. Co.\u003cbr\u003eSt. Louis, Missouri, USA\u003cbr\u003eLikely circa 1930s–1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling Notes\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Notes\u003cbr\u003eThe “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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902566191276,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/34F84E54-9243-47BC-B03F-30BEC709183D.jpg?v=1786231409","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-bussmann-metal-fuse-wire-tin-1-amp-buss-fuses-advertising-can","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}