{"product_id":"vintage-metal-advertising-tin-smith-bros-cough-drops-bristol-ware-canister","title":"Vintage Metal Advertising Tin - Smith Bros Cough Drops Bristol Ware Canister","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePacked with old-fashioned apothecary character, this round Smith Bros. Cough Drops tin reproduces the brand's elaborate early advertising graphics in cream, navy blue, and gold-tone metal. Portraits of the famously bearded Smith brothers appear among floral borders, scrolling ornament, SB monograms, and the original-style “Price 10 Cents” advertising.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with minor tarnishing to the exposed metal rims and rubbing\/wear around the opening where the lid meets the base. Superficial scratches and small signs of previous use are scattered across the surface. Graphics remain strong and there are no major dents noted. Please review all photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Just under 2.75\"\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 4.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLithographed metal \/ tin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBristol Ware\u003cbr\u003eMade in Hong Kong\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great little piece for an apothecary cabinet, bathroom shelf, curiosity collection, or grouping of vintage medicinal advertising. It can also be repurposed for storing small keepsakes while keeping the wonderfully elaborate graphics on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound lidded canister design.\u003cbr\u003eSmith Bros. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Cough Drops graphics.\u003cbr\u003ePortrait advertising on lid and sides.\u003cbr\u003e“Price 10 Cents” reproduction graphics.\u003cbr\u003eDecorative floral and scroll borders throughout.\u003cbr\u003eThis later Bristol Ware reproduction should not be confused with genuinely antique Smith Bros. tins, which can be considerably more valuable. An early original Smith Bros. pocket tin, for example, sold at auction for $264. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique find and \u003cem\u003epurr-fectly peculiar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181148717228,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/7087DE75-659B-40BC-B705-4FD3A3A13CA5.jpg?v=1789093569","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-metal-advertising-tin-smith-bros-cough-drops-bristol-ware-canister","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}