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Antique Powder Tins

1922 Watkins “Egyptian Bouquet” Talcum Powder Tin
1922 Watkins “Egyptian Bouquet” Talcum Powder Tin

1922 Watkins “Egyptian Bouquet” Talcum Powder Tin

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an original 1920s Watkins "Egyptian Bouquet" Talcum Powder tin manufactured by The J.R. Watkins Company based in Winona, Minnesota.

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Early 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Metal

19th Century Russian Wooden Powder Flask, Tin Emblems, Rustic Style
19th Century Russian Wooden Powder Flask, Tin Emblems, Rustic Style

19th Century Russian Wooden Powder Flask, Tin Emblems, Rustic Style

Located in Fall River, MA

A remarkable example of a 19th century antique wooden Russian powder flask. This piece features decorative tin emblems depicting Saint George and the Russian coat of military arms.

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19th Century Rustic Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Tin

17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade
17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade

17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade

Located in Vigonza, Padua

17th century heavy copper bowls with ladle covered with tin, handmade fascinating, antique objects for collectors. The bowl is widely engraved by hand.

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17th Century Moroccan Renaissance Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Copper, Tin

Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks

Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Decorative Bottle. Destined to be a conversation piece no matter where you place it, this is another of those rare items you'll only find at Mosaik. Moroccan Antique...

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1920s Moroccan Folk Art Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Brass, Tin

Antique Boxwood Tennis Ball Cleaner
Antique Boxwood Tennis Ball Cleaner

Antique Boxwood Tennis Ball Cleaner

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Price Complete 10'6, Extra Tins of Powder 6d. DIRECTIONS FOR USE.- place the ball lightly upon one of the sets of brushes.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Beech

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Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise

Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise

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H 15.36 in W 18.12 in D 12.21 in

Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise

Located in Bamberg, DE

Boxes of all kinds, bonbonnières, tins for tea, powder, cigars and tobacco or toilet sets decorated with artistic lacquer painting were popular collectors' items among the well-heele...

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Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Wood

"Imperial Powder" Gunpowder Tin
"Imperial Powder" Gunpowder Tin

"Imperial Powder" Gunpowder Tin

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H 4.75 in W 3 in D 3 in

"Imperial Powder" Gunpowder Tin

Located in York County, PA

"IMPERIAL POWDER" GUNPOWDER TIN, EUREKA POWDER COMPANY, DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE, CA 1853-70 Eureka Powder Works gunpowder tin with "Imperial Powder" brand name, third quarter 19th cen...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Metal

17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade
17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade

17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade

Located in Vigonza, Padua

17th century heavy copper bowls with ladle covered with tin, handmade fascinating, antique objects for collectors. The bowl is widely engraved by hand. Measures bowl cm: Diameter 2...

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17th Century Moroccan Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Copper, Tin

Rare George III Mahogany Gunpowder Box By John Manton and Son, London
Rare George III Mahogany Gunpowder Box By John Manton and Son, London

Rare George III Mahogany Gunpowder Box By John Manton and Son, London

Located in Essex, MA

Opening to an interior fitted with two black painted tin powder holders also marked gunpowder on sides when removed.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Brass, Tin

'kleenball' Lawn Tennis Ball Cleaner
'kleenball' Lawn Tennis Ball Cleaner

'kleenball' Lawn Tennis Ball Cleaner

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H 5.52 in Dm 4.14 in

'kleenball' Lawn Tennis Ball Cleaner

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Price Complete 10'6, Extra Tins of Powder 6d. DIRECTIONS FOR USE.- place the ball lightly upon one of the sets of brushes.

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1910s British Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Beech

A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

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H 54.53 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in

A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in London, GB

In Japan’s late Edo period ( 1750 – 1867 ), the Tokugawa shogunate frequently announced the sumptuary law and tin or silver powder was mainly used for “Nashi-ji” decorations during t...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Box with Brass Corner Brackets 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Box with Brass Corner Brackets 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Box with Brass Corner Brackets 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Red Reciphitate, contains a rouge type powder. Rectangular tin has a label; Basilcon.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Brass

Asprey Vintage Leather Grooming Travel Case London 1912
Asprey Vintage Leather Grooming Travel Case London 1912

Asprey Vintage Leather Grooming Travel Case London 1912

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Lambertville, NJ

The talc container has the additional silver inset so the powder puff would not rest in the powder. The toothbrush and razor tins have minor signs of use.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Velvet

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Located in LEGNY, FR

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Materials

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Located in High Point, NC

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By Berber Tribes of Morocco

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1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box
1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box

1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1920 Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box. Faux craquelure glazed "jar" decorated with phoenix birds, rising sun, & flowering bamboo. Great handles & borders. B...

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1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Powder Tins

Materials

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Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
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Located in Berlin, DE

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Late 18th Century Indonesian Antique Powder Tins

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Located in Madrid, ES

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1910s Antique Powder Tins

Materials

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Beautiful Lithographed Candy Cookie Tin Box Advertising Vintage Sweden, 1910s
Beautiful Lithographed Candy Cookie Tin Box Advertising Vintage Sweden, 1910s

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Materials

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Materials

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Located in Miami Beach, FL

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Materials

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Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst

Located in Rochester, NY

Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

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Located in Austin, TX

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Two Vintage Germany Miniature Lidded Beer Steins Ceramic, 1910s
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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Powder Tins

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1920s Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Co.
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Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Rectangular Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Company. The box is decorated with dancing Nymphs Fairies Nudes holding musically instruments.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Powder Tins

Materials

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Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask
Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask

Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask.

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Late 19th Century Antique Powder Tins

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Antique Powder Tins For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique powder tins is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique powder tins — often made from glass, wood and paper — can elevate any home. Antique powder tins have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique powder tins bearing Empire or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique powder tins are appealing in their simplicity, but A. D. Copier produced popular antique powder tins that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Powder Tins?

Antique powder tins can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,463, while the lowest priced sells for $394 and the highest can go for as much as $76,636.