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Antique Pressed Tin

Victorian Cherub Corbel Pair, Pressed Tin, Late 19th Century
Victorian Cherub Corbel Pair, Pressed Tin, Late 19th Century

Victorian Cherub Corbel Pair, Pressed Tin, Late 19th Century

Located in Pueblo, CO

Victorian pressed tin cherub corbel pair. Absolutely stunning construction, these 150 year old embellishments are held in place by a wooden bracket that attaches to the wall - brack...

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Mayan Revival Rare Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron and Tin Floor Lamps, circa 1928
Mayan Revival Rare Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron and Tin Floor Lamps, circa 1928

Mayan Revival Rare Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron and Tin Floor Lamps, circa 1928

Located in Camden, ME

Unusual pair of Mayan Revival wrought iron with pressed tin shades in the form of Aztec head dresses fabricated at a Californian studio for use in a silent film, circa 1928.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pressed Tin

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Wrought Iron, Tin

Early 1900s J.R. Beiersdorf & Co. Advertising Tin Sign with Rolled Edges
Early 1900s J.R. Beiersdorf & Co. Advertising Tin Sign with Rolled Edges

Early 1900s J.R. Beiersdorf & Co. Advertising Tin Sign with Rolled Edges

Located in Dekalb, IL

Beiersdorf & Co. - Chicago, IL Pressed tin advertising sign with scalloped octagonal form and original hanging chain, promoting J.R.

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Early 1900s Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Early 20th Century Ornate Painted Tin Spice Cabinet
Early 20th Century Ornate Painted Tin Spice Cabinet

Early 20th Century Ornate Painted Tin Spice Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

The cabinet retains its original black-painted body, creating a strong contrast against the warmer drawer faces, while the top is crowned with an applied pressed tin crest-an ornate ...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Pressed Tin

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Aluminum, Steel

Original Champagne Cooler from the 'Lido' Paris
Original Champagne Cooler from the 'Lido' Paris

Original Champagne Cooler from the 'Lido' Paris

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

The cooler is also super heavy, not one of those reproduction cheap pressed Tin or Aluminium ones you see everywhere for sale.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pressed Tin

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Metal

Early 20th C. Tin Tip Tray, Clown and Pig Theme (Scarce)
Early 20th C. Tin Tip Tray, Clown and Pig Theme (Scarce)

Early 20th C. Tin Tip Tray, Clown and Pig Theme (Scarce)

Located in Incline Village, NV

Saloon or soda fountain pressed steel tin tip tray; circa 1910 with whimsical theme showing a pig jumping through a paper covered hoop held by two colorfully dressed clowns, while sp...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Antique Van Melles Large Toffee Store Display Advertising Tin with Arabic Motif
Antique Van Melles Large Toffee Store Display Advertising Tin with Arabic Motif

Antique Van Melles Large Toffee Store Display Advertising Tin with Arabic Motif

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique Van Melles store display tin was made in Amsterdam in approximately 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The tin is half moon shaped with a hinged lid with a fold over cla...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis  Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928
"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis  Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928

"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

The theme of this "crazy car" by the Louis Marx Toy Company located in New York City, is that of a jalopy, often referred to as a "flivver" car (a car that fails) "Funny Flivver top ...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Biscuit tin made by Hunter and Palmer depicting an Indian carved box. English
Biscuit tin made by Hunter and Palmer depicting an Indian carved box. English

Biscuit tin made by Hunter and Palmer depicting an Indian carved box. English

Located in Central England, GB

This rare survivor, a novelty Hunter and Palmer biscuit tin made from pressed sheet metal and transferred printed to accurately look like a genuine 19th century Indian hardwood box.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

American Large Size Soda Fountain "Charger" Tray "Holly Brand Chocolates" C.1910
American Large Size Soda Fountain "Charger" Tray "Holly Brand Chocolates" C.1910

American Large Size Soda Fountain "Charger" Tray "Holly Brand Chocolates" C.1910

By The American Art Works

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Holly Brand Chocolate" is the theme of this tin "Charger" as noted at the base border. They were turn of the century chocolate makers. This is a very RARE "Charger" and highly sough...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Pair of Late 19th Century Christofle Silvered Epergnes with Glass Bowls, France
Pair of Late 19th Century Christofle Silvered Epergnes with Glass Bowls, France

Pair of Late 19th Century Christofle Silvered Epergnes with Glass Bowls, France

By Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century silvered epergnes/centerpieces with cut glass bowls and tops by Christofle, France By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, bronze, copper, cr...

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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Pressed Tin

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze, Copper, Tin

19th Century Christofle Silvered Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass Bowl, France
19th Century Christofle Silvered Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass Bowl, France

19th Century Christofle Silvered Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass Bowl, France

By Baccarat, Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Christofle Rococo Revival silvered metal decorative centerpiece of reclining child with Baccarat cut crystal compote bowls, France By: Baccarat, Christofle Materia...

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1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Pressed Tin

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze, Copper, Tin

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

Located in Middleburg, VA

A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Pressed Tin

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Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

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Antique Trunk in Pressed Tin
Antique Trunk in Pressed Tin

Antique Trunk in Pressed Tin

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H 18 in W 32 in D 17 in

Antique Trunk in Pressed Tin

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Embossed "burlap" pattern tin on top and front, refit with oak/mahogany/cedar slats. 6 top rosettes, custom hand-sewn lid lift. All original hardware.

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19th Century American Antique Pressed Tin

Art, Framed Advertising Tin Browns Mule
Art, Framed Advertising Tin Browns Mule

Art, Framed Advertising Tin Browns Mule

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H 25 in W 25 in D 1 in

Art, Framed Advertising Tin Browns Mule

Located in Acworth, GA

Really cool antique advertising tin sheet for Brown Mule Tobacco. Stamped tin is 12" square. Frame 25" x 25" Museum framing with UV acrylic Historical Americana #12...

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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

1920s Tin Sign Chicorée Mondiale by Rob Otten, Belgium
1920s Tin Sign Chicorée Mondiale by Rob Otten, Belgium

1920s Tin Sign Chicorée Mondiale by Rob Otten, Belgium

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H 6.3 in W 13.59 in D 0.08 in

1920s Tin Sign Chicorée Mondiale by Rob Otten, Belgium

By Rob Otten

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage black and yellow tin publicity shop display - metal advertising sign for Chicorée Mondiale.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Tin with Cranes, Asian Style, Early 20th Century
Tin with Cranes, Asian Style, Early 20th Century

Tin with Cranes, Asian Style, Early 20th Century

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H 5.71 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in

Tin with Cranes, Asian Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Retie, BE

Under this antique tin you see pressed legs. For the age of more then 100 years, this tin with birds is still in beautiful condition with some normal little traces of age.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Tole Tray, Rare Subject of Grand Tour Roman Ruins, Custom Stand
Tole Tray, Rare Subject of Grand Tour Roman Ruins, Custom Stand

Tole Tray, Rare Subject of Grand Tour Roman Ruins, Custom Stand

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H 21.25 in W 27.25 in D 20.75 in

Tole Tray, Rare Subject of Grand Tour Roman Ruins, Custom Stand

Located in Quechee, VT

Tole-ware tray hand-stencilled and hand-painted with a scene of two figures in period costume making the Grand Tour and taking in the sites among the ruins of the Forum in Rome, with...

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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce
Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce

Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce

Located in Big Flats, NY

An early Colonial Williamsburg mirrored wall sconce offers pressed tin frame with diamond pattern and flanking candles, circa 1820 Measures: 12.5" H x 10.5" W x 4.5" D.

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Large Antique 19th Century Pressed Tin Frieze, Architectural Remnant
Large Antique 19th Century Pressed Tin Frieze, Architectural Remnant

Large Antique 19th Century Pressed Tin Frieze, Architectural Remnant

Located in Round Top, TX

This pressed tin frieze, with a central medallion in relief, is flanked by a pair of smaller panels and came off a turn of the century New York building.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Pressed Tin

Early 20th C Pressed Tin & Gilt Letters, The Radiant Company New York
Early 20th C Pressed Tin & Gilt Letters, The Radiant Company New York

Early 20th C Pressed Tin & Gilt Letters, The Radiant Company New York

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 20th Century large collection of pressed tin and gilt letters by the Radiant Letter Company New York available 11 large letters, 23 smaller letters Large letters "R" 10cm/6...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

A Gujarati Timber and Pressed Tin Dowry Box, Early 20th Century
A Gujarati Timber and Pressed Tin Dowry Box, Early 20th Century

A Gujarati Timber and Pressed Tin Dowry Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Gujarati Timber and Pressed Tin Dowry Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australia Collection.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Vintage Pressed Tin Ceiling Panel Decorative Wall Hanging, circa 1920s
Vintage Pressed Tin Ceiling Panel Decorative Wall Hanging, circa 1920s

Vintage Pressed Tin Ceiling Panel Decorative Wall Hanging, circa 1920s

Located in Round Top, TX

This pressed ceiling tin portrays two nude male reclined figures each holding a cluster of grapes with a large urn in the center, giving it a grecian feel.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Pressed Tin

Tin Rooster
Tin Rooster

Tin Rooster

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H 21 in W 14 in D 3 in

Tin Rooster

Located in Surrey, BC

Pressed tin rooster in original paint. Rare form two piece conical form Untouched on stand from Montreal

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19th Century Canadian Antique Pressed Tin

Materials

Tin

Rooster Weather Vane
Rooster Weather Vane

Rooster Weather Vane

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H 21 in W 15 in D 1 in

Rooster Weather Vane

Located in Surrey, BC

Pressed tin rooster weather vane with traces of original paint .

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19th Century Canadian Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror
Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror

Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror

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H 41.5 in W 31.75 in D 1.5 in

Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

No doubt inspired by Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb, this large wall mirror has gesso and pressed tin decoration evocative of Egyptian ornament.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Pressed Tin

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Gesso, Mirror

Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror
Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror

Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror

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H 41.5 in W 31.75 in D 1.5 in

Large 1920s Egyptian Decoration Gilt Frame Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

No doubt inspired by Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb, this large wall mirror has gesso and pressed tin decoration evocative of Egyptian ornament.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Pressed Tin

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Gesso, Mirror

A Unique Pair of French Reflecting Wall Sconces
A Unique Pair of French Reflecting Wall Sconces

A Unique Pair of French Reflecting Wall Sconces

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Panels of mirrored glass are set in a concave arrangement to create ambient reflected light. Decoratively pressed tin surrounds the back of the sconce to give the effect of lace.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Pressed Tin

c.1900 Ornate Louis XIV Style Pediment Mirror
c.1900 Ornate Louis XIV Style Pediment Mirror

c.1900 Ornate Louis XIV Style Pediment Mirror

Located in Highwood, IL

Louis XIV style ornate mirror with a pressed tin frame, beveled center mirror and the canted side mirrors are wavy and we think they are made from mercury glass-look at the reflectio...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Pressed Tin

Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk
Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk

Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk

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H 18 in W 29 in D 16.5 in

Pine Painted Dome-Top Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a sturdy little dome top trunk with exposed hand-cut dovetails on all corners, a pressed tin Baroque-style escutcheon, and massive iron carrying handles.

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Pressed Tin

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Pine

Black Wood and Tole Mirror, Early 20th Century
Black Wood and Tole Mirror, Early 20th Century

Black Wood and Tole Mirror, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This imposing frame has a large coved wood outer border with an intricately detailed pressed tin or tole overlay. The pressed metal has a lot going on: Fleur de Lis, Cornucopia and t...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Pressed Tin

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Wood

Antique Large Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Antique Large Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Antique Large Pine Chest of Three Drawers

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H 41.75 in W 49.5 in D 24.25 in

Antique Large Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

The drawer pulls are a slightly darker pine, and complimented by a pressed tin decorative element that together create a "visual draw" to the chest.

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19th Century Romanian Antique Pressed Tin

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Pine

Collection of Religious Santos
Collection of Religious Santos

Collection of Religious Santos

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The winged figure features pressed tin wings and bendable joints. This angel measures13.5" tall with a wing span of 6.5".

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Pressed Tin

Large Pine Chest of Drawers Blanket Chest
Large Pine Chest of Drawers Blanket Chest

Large Pine Chest of Drawers Blanket Chest

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H 44.25 in W 52.75 in D 24.5 in

Large Pine Chest of Drawers Blanket Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

The simple carved detail along the sides were a traditional style element of the period while the pressed tin hardware accents add to the vintage look.

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Late 19th Century Romanian Antique Pressed Tin

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Wood

English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage
English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage

English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Below a gallery railing at the top, three removable shelves with ebonized interior are an exciting backdrop for collectibles and curiosities in addition to books. A faux pressed-tin ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pressed Tin

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Brass

Civil War Painted Tin Canteen
Civil War Painted Tin Canteen

Civil War Painted Tin Canteen

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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Civil War Painted Tin Canteen

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The Model 1858 canteens were made of two semi-spherical pressed tin plates, soldered together, with a pewter mouthpiece and tin reinforcement, and three three loops through which a s...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Pressed Tin

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Large Antique Pine Chest of Drawers Painted Black
Large Antique Pine Chest of Drawers Painted Black

Large Antique Pine Chest of Drawers Painted Black

Located in Round Top, TX

The simple carved detail along the sides and bun feet were a traditional style element of the period while the pressed tin hardware accents add to the vintage look.

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Pressed Tin

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Wood, Pine

Patriotic American Toy Drum
Patriotic American Toy Drum

Patriotic American Toy Drum

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H 7.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Patriotic American Toy Drum

Located in York County, PA

Examples like this with pressed tin shells are known that bear patent dates closer to the latter period, but production may have begun earlier and these drums were produced by a vari...

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1880s Antique Pressed Tin

Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, ,  Piano / banjo
Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, ,  Piano / banjo

Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, , Piano / banjo

By STRAUSS

Located in Buffalo, NY

Americana Toy This is a tin, lithographed, windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” manufactured by the Ferdinand Strauss Company/Strauss Mfg. Co. of New York City, New York. When ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pressed Tin

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Metal, Steel

RARE Vintage San Francisco California PreProhibition Tip Tray "Hopsburger" C1903
RARE Vintage San Francisco California PreProhibition Tip Tray "Hopsburger" C1903

RARE Vintage San Francisco California PreProhibition Tip Tray "Hopsburger" C1903

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very rare article of "breweriana"; being a tin tip tray made circa 1903 by Meeks for the "Hopsburger" brand of "The Golden Beer"; scarce because it was exclusive to San Fra...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pressed Tin

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Tin

Pair of Green-Verdigris Copper French Lanterns
Pair of Green-Verdigris Copper French Lanterns

Pair of Green-Verdigris Copper French Lanterns

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H 28 in W 16.38 in D 16.38 in

Pair of Green-Verdigris Copper French Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of green-verdigris copper French lanterns, circa 1880-1919. Copper, tole and iron lantern with four glass paneled sides. Originally used as street or outdoor lanterns - now unwi...

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Pressed Tin

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

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Antique Pressed Tin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique pressed tin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, tin and glass, every antique pressed tin was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique pressed tin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique pressed tin bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Rob Otten each produced at least one beautiful antique pressed tin that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Pressed Tin?

Prices for an antique pressed tin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $2,600, while the average can fetch as much as $775.