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Just Andersen. Early and rare tin bowl. Elegant design with wavy rim. 1920s
Just Andersen. Early and rare tin bowl. Elegant design with wavy rim. 1920s

Just Andersen. Early and rare tin bowl. Elegant design with wavy rim. 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

. THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE. Just Andersen. Early and rare tin bowl

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1920s Danish Rare Antique Tins

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Delft - Blue and White Charger with Fortuna - mid 18th century
Delft - Blue and White Charger with Fortuna - mid 18th century

Delft - Blue and White Charger with Fortuna - mid 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

A rare tin-glazed earthenware charger from Delft, hand-painted in cobalt blue. The central motif

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Rare Dutch Travel planetarium in a tin can.
Rare Dutch Travel planetarium in a tin can.

Rare Dutch Travel planetarium in a tin can.

$14,711

H 2.4 in W 15 in D 5 in

Rare Dutch Travel planetarium in a tin can.

By Artefice Atelier

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Rare Dutch Travel planetarium in a tin can. Anonymous, early 19th century. A planetarium is a

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Early 19th Century European Dutch Colonial Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Aluminum

Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box
Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box

Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box

Located in London, GB

Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box. Dimensions: H 20” x W 16

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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal

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

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1920s American Art Deco Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin

A Hungarian Tin Charity Container late 19th Century
A Hungarian Tin Charity Container late 19th Century

A Hungarian Tin Charity Container late 19th Century

$2,800

H 5.32 in W 1.78 in D 3.55 in

A Hungarian Tin Charity Container late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Hungarian Tin Charity Container made in the late 19th Century. Charity box has a latched

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Advertising Tin Sign "The Delaware Insurance Company of Philadelphia" Circa 1885
Advertising Tin Sign "The Delaware Insurance Company of Philadelphia" Circa 1885

Advertising Tin Sign "The Delaware Insurance Company of Philadelphia" Circa 1885

By The Delaware Insurance Company of Philadelphia

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very rare and early (circa 1885) tin advertising sign, commissioned by the Delaware

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900

Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900

$3,470Sale Price|25% Off

H 6.78 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in

Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900

By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Georges De Feure, Mogens Ballin, René Lalique, Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A rare antique Art Nouveau tin and brass picture frame by Danish painter and artist Mogens Ballin

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Brass, Tin, Metal

Empire Rare Beverage Dispensers with Monochrome Decoration
Empire Rare Beverage Dispensers with Monochrome Decoration

Empire Rare Beverage Dispensers with Monochrome Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of beverage dispensers in caramel-colored lacquered tin. They are decorated with monochrome

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Early 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Pre-Prohibition Green Seal Beer Backlit Punched Lighted Sign
Rare Pre-Prohibition Green Seal Beer Backlit Punched Lighted Sign

Rare Pre-Prohibition Green Seal Beer Backlit Punched Lighted Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

This large, extremely rare backlit sign is a bona fide piece of American history. It was produced

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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

A Rare Pair of Luxury Chinoiserie Tea Cannister Shop Fittings
A Rare Pair of Luxury Chinoiserie Tea Cannister Shop Fittings

A Rare Pair of Luxury Chinoiserie Tea Cannister Shop Fittings

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare pair of large-scale tea cannisters with wooden lids over rounded tin bodies each elaborately

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1860s English Chinoiserie Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare 19th Century Decorated Tole Dummy Board
Rare 19th Century Decorated Tole Dummy Board

Rare 19th Century Decorated Tole Dummy Board

$4,364

H 24.75 in W 16.5 in D 5.5 in

Rare 19th Century Decorated Tole Dummy Board

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A rare C19th decorated tole dummy board constructed as stick stand, depicting a terrier with red

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1860s English Victorian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Pair of Rare 18th c. French Porcelain Tole Topiaries
Pair of Rare 18th c. French Porcelain Tole Topiaries

Pair of Rare 18th c. French Porcelain Tole Topiaries

$1,800 / set

H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Rare 18th c. French Porcelain Tole Topiaries

Located in Atlanta, GA

These rare objets d’art feature intricately hand-cut and painted tole foliage, gracefully shaped

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Late 18th Century French Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps
Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

$6,900 / set

H 34 in W 14 in D 14 in

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare pair of Directoire period Bouillotte tole lamps in original black and gilt lacquer paint

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical

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1910s German Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900
Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900

Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1900 / box / De Beuckelaer /tin / Art Nouveau / Art Deco A beautiful decorated tinnen

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Early 1900s Belgian Art Deco Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Century  A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern by S.M. Forte of Troy, NY

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. It's the most original example we have ever owned and is museum or advanced collector qual...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car

Located in Incline Village, NV

" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan

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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Pair of 18th c. Italian Pharmacy Jars
Pair of 18th c. Italian Pharmacy Jars

Pair of 18th c. Italian Pharmacy Jars

$6,700 / set

H 12.63 in W 7.88 in D 9 in

Pair of 18th c. Italian Pharmacy Jars

Located in Wichita, KS

A rare pair of tin-glazed (lead glaze with a bit of tin oxide added) earthenware pharmacy jars from

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18th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Terracotta

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1920s Remarkable Vintage Italian Moral Sign in Tin on a Wooden Board
1920s Remarkable Vintage Italian Moral Sign in Tin on a Wooden Board

1920s Remarkable Vintage Italian Moral Sign in Tin on a Wooden Board

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage and extremely rare tin sign on a wooden support produced in Turin in the circa 1920s by

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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare, Antique, Tin-Litho Advertising Drink Dispenser or Cooler
Rare, Antique, Tin-Litho Advertising Drink Dispenser or Cooler

Rare, Antique, Tin-Litho Advertising Drink Dispenser or Cooler

By Bonnett Schenck &Earle, Massasoit Mills 1

Located in Tucson, AZ

and multicolored paint. Galvanized tin interior with removable top, Spigot on one side. Four different

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Late 19th Century American Other Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal, Tin

1900s-1920s Chancellor Cigars Tin Display Store Advertising
1900s-1920s Chancellor Cigars Tin Display Store Advertising

1900s-1920s Chancellor Cigars Tin Display Store Advertising

By Chancellor Cigars

Located in Orange, CA

This item is a original rare chancellor cigars die cut tin store display embossed with cigar boxes

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Early 1900s American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Anniversary Tin Necklace
Anniversary Tin Necklace

Anniversary Tin Necklace

Unavailable

H 13 in W 2.12 in

Anniversary Tin Necklace

Located in Solebury, PA

Anniversary tin necklace and locket with two young women's portraits in locket. This is rare form

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Rare 19th Century Mexican Folk Retablo Painting, San Martin de Porres
Rare 19th Century Mexican Folk Retablo Painting, San Martin de Porres

Rare 19th Century Mexican Folk Retablo Painting, San Martin de Porres

Located in San Francisco, CA

and public educators, is depicted in this exceptionally rare 19th century Mexican retablo. In retablo

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Late 19th Century Mexican Rare Antique Tins

Materials

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

Unavailable

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 Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Spanish Tazza, Rabbit in Foliage, 16th-17th Century
Rare Spanish Tazza, Rabbit in Foliage, 16th-17th Century

Rare Spanish Tazza, Rabbit in Foliage, 16th-17th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Rare Spanish tin-glazed tazza, standing on a low spreading foot, painted inglaze with a lively

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Early 17th Century Rare Antique Tins

Antique 38 Star Federal Shield circa 1876 Centennial
Antique 38 Star Federal Shield circa 1876 Centennial

Antique 38 Star Federal Shield circa 1876 Centennial

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in

Antique 38 Star Federal Shield circa 1876 Centennial

Located in Acworth, GA

Rare handmade hand-painted tin Federal Shield with 38 stars. 38 stars would date it to the

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1870s American Federal Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Antique Trunk Flatop with Belts
Antique Trunk Flatop with Belts

Antique Trunk Flatop with Belts

Unavailable

H 20 in W 29 in D 17 in

Antique Trunk Flatop with Belts

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Recovered in burlap style blended fabric. Original rare "corrugated" tin binding. Leather belts w

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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Apothecary Jars
Pair of Antique Apothecary Jars

Pair of Antique Apothecary Jars

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Lovely old pair of continental back painted glass apothecary jars. Rare and complete with original

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19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Rare Antique Tins

Otto Lindig Bauhaus Tea Service Karlsruhe Majolica Germany 1923 Glazed Ceramic
Otto Lindig Bauhaus Tea Service Karlsruhe Majolica Germany 1923 Glazed Ceramic

Otto Lindig Bauhaus Tea Service Karlsruhe Majolica Germany 1923 Glazed Ceramic

By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Rare Bauhaus tin-glazed crackled earthenware tea service designed by Otto Lindig and executed by

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1920s German Bauhaus Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Rare Tin Figurine of a Winegrover with Pannier
Rare Tin Figurine of a Winegrover with Pannier

Rare Tin Figurine of a Winegrover with Pannier

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H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Rare Tin Figurine of a Winegrover with Pannier

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare hand-painted tin figurine of a winegrower with pannier, very expressive with fine painting

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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

20TH C. TIN JOHNSON ALLEN'S LOG CABIN COFFEE SIGN
20TH C. TIN JOHNSON ALLEN'S LOG CABIN COFFEE SIGN

20TH C. TIN JOHNSON ALLEN'S LOG CABIN COFFEE SIGN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20TH C. JOHNSON ALLEN'S LOG CABIN COFFEE SIGN / RARE TIN ADVERTISMENT SIGN DATED 1912

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Faience Devil Jug, Italy, Early 19th Century
Faience Devil Jug, Italy, Early 19th Century

Faience Devil Jug, Italy, Early 19th Century

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H 10.24 in W 6.11 in D 7.09 in

Faience Devil Jug, Italy, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A rare tin glazed pottery devil with exquisite decorative details including fleur-de-lys and oak

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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Faience

Rare 1930s German Tin Candlestick
Rare 1930s German Tin Candlestick

Rare 1930s German Tin Candlestick

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H 9.6 in W 11.1 in D 5.9 in

Rare 1930s German Tin Candlestick

Located in High Point, NC

This rare 1930s German tin candlestick is a striking example of early modern European design

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Early 20th Century German Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Cabinet Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III
Cabinet Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III

Cabinet Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III

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H 44.1 in W 33.86 in D 17.33 in

Cabinet Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III

Located in Paris, FR

Large magnificent French cabinet, unique, rare tin marquetry in Boulle style at every facade and

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Tins

Rare English Tobacco Book Tin, circa 1840
Rare English Tobacco Book Tin, circa 1840

Rare English Tobacco Book Tin, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

Rare tobacco tin, circa 1840 We are proud to offer a very unusual figural tin in the form of a

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1840s British Victorian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

RARE 19THC STENCILED & PAINTED TEA TIN FROM PENNSYLVANIA
RARE 19THC STENCILED & PAINTED TEA TIN FROM PENNSYLVANIA

RARE 19THC STENCILED & PAINTED TEA TIN FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED DECORATED/STENCILED TEA TIN. THIS TIN HAS THE ORIGINAL LID OF WHICH IS ALSO

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Pair of Blue Tea Tin Lamps
Rare Pair of Blue Tea Tin Lamps

Rare Pair of Blue Tea Tin Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wonderful pair of chinoiserie decorated tea tin lamps on a Prussian blue ground, the octagonal tops

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1820s English Georgian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare 19thc Ironstone Dipper W/wood & Tin Handle
Rare 19thc Ironstone Dipper W/wood & Tin Handle

Rare 19thc Ironstone Dipper W/wood & Tin Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE AND VERY UNUSUAL EARLY 19THC IRONSTONE BASE W/TIN TRIM & WOOD HANDLED WATER DIPPER. THESE TYPE

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Ironstone

Rare 19thc Miniature Original Grain Painted Tin "Hot Water" Can
Rare 19thc Miniature Original Grain Painted Tin "Hot Water" Can

Rare 19thc Miniature Original Grain Painted Tin "Hot Water" Can

Located in Los Angeles, CA

miniature has such wonderful form and is painted on tin.The base is a black painted finish.This must have

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Rare Rouen French Faience Tin-Glazed Earthenware Ice Pail, 18th Century
Rare Rouen French Faience Tin-Glazed Earthenware Ice Pail, 18th Century

Rare Rouen French Faience Tin-Glazed Earthenware Ice Pail, 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rare Rouen French faience tin-glazed earthenware ice pail (seau a glace) or fruit or wine cooler

Category

18th Century French Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19TH C. ENGLISH MINIATURE DECORATED TIN HAT BOX
19TH C. ENGLISH MINIATURE DECORATED TIN HAT BOX

19TH C. ENGLISH MINIATURE DECORATED TIN HAT BOX

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. RARE MINIATURE ENGLISH DECORATED TIN HAT BOX IN GREAT CONDITION. WITH ORIGINAL PAINT

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19th Century English Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Minton Tin-Glazed Majolica Pictorial Lidded Vase
Minton Tin-Glazed Majolica Pictorial Lidded Vase

Minton Tin-Glazed Majolica Pictorial Lidded Vase

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H 14.2 in W 11.4 in D 7.5 in

Minton Tin-Glazed Majolica Pictorial Lidded Vase

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rare Minton Tin-Glazed Majolica Pictorial lidded vase with cupid handles. Features a pictorial

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1860s English Victorian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Majolica

Early 20th Century German JNF Tin Charity Box
Early 20th Century German JNF Tin Charity Box

Early 20th Century German JNF Tin Charity Box

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H 4.93 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in

Early 20th Century German JNF Tin Charity Box

Located in New York, NY

Rare JNF/KKL tin charity container, Germany, circa 1910. The front is embossed with Star of David

Category

Early 20th Century German Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal

RARE 19THC  ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC LINCOLN BANK BOTTLE
RARE 19THC  ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC LINCOLN BANK BOTTLE

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC LINCOLN BANK BOTTLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS RARE WONDERFUL 19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED GLASS PATRIOTIC LINCOLN BOTTLE BANK W/TIN LID IS IN

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

National Mazda Lamps Double-Sided Light-Up Tin Display
National Mazda Lamps Double-Sided Light-Up Tin Display

National Mazda Lamps Double-Sided Light-Up Tin Display

By Mazda

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a rare 1920s National Mazda Lamps tin country store countertop display. They did make a few

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1920s American Rare Antique Tins

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp

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H 19 in W 13.5 in D 10 in

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This striking winged reflector lamp is as scarce as they come. Because of it's unique design collectors consider this to be one of the first industrial use lamps. This example comes...

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin, Iron

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps
Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

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H 34 in W 14 in D 14 in

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare pair of Directoire period Bouillotte tole lamps in original black and gilt lacquer paint

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare French Mahogany Metal Lined Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Cellarette
Rare French Mahogany Metal Lined Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Cellarette

Rare French Mahogany Metal Lined Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Cellarette

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a rare and unusual cellarette done in the Louis XVI style. The piece is is in good original

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1920s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Bronze, Tin

Very Rare Pair Gilded Toleware Wall Lanterns, Candle Sconces
Very Rare Pair Gilded Toleware Wall Lanterns, Candle Sconces

Very Rare Pair Gilded Toleware Wall Lanterns, Candle Sconces

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Very Rare Pair Gilded toleware wall lanterns, candle sconces These are a very beautiful pair

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Pair of Early 18th-Century Louis XV Bell Metal Candlesticks
Rare Pair of Early 18th-Century Louis XV Bell Metal Candlesticks

Rare Pair of Early 18th-Century Louis XV Bell Metal Candlesticks

Located in Middleburg, VA

A luminous relic of France's gilded past, this rare pair of early Louis XV candlesticks was cast in

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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Bronze, Tin

Rare Large Round English Baroque Carved Limewood Mirror
Rare Large Round English Baroque Carved Limewood Mirror

Rare Large Round English Baroque Carved Limewood Mirror

Located in Kinderhook, NY

period country house and fitted with a rare period tin and mercury mirror plate. A truly elegant piece of

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17th Century English Baroque Rare Antique Tins

Exceptionally rare tobacco box pot, play cards decor, Art Nouveau, 1900
Exceptionally rare tobacco box pot, play cards decor, Art Nouveau, 1900

Exceptionally rare tobacco box pot, play cards decor, Art Nouveau, 1900

Located in Wien, AT

.: height 8,07 in - 20,5 cm, width 4,72 in - 12 cm depth 4,72 in - 12 cm A very rare tobacco tin that is

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Pair of 19th Century Limewood Candle Sticks
Elegant Pair of 19th Century Limewood Candle Sticks

Elegant Pair of 19th Century Limewood Candle Sticks

Located in London, GB

years. To find a pair with their original tole tin galleries is rare as these would usually have broken

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1820s Italian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Antique Italian Cantagalli Majolica Polychrome Plaque Plate
Antique Italian Cantagalli Majolica Polychrome Plaque Plate

Antique Italian Cantagalli Majolica Polychrome Plaque Plate

By Cantagalli

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a very rare Cantagalli Italian tin glazed earthenware plate/plaque in beautiful hand

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Porcelain

Early 18th Century Dutch Delft Individual Tea Pot
Early 18th Century Dutch Delft Individual Tea Pot

Early 18th Century Dutch Delft Individual Tea Pot

Located in Katonah, NY

A small decorative Dutch Delft teapot with rare black tin-glaze and painted polychrome floral

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Delft, Faience

"Campfire Supreme" Marshmallow Tin, Boy Scout Motif, American, Circa 1915
"Campfire Supreme" Marshmallow Tin, Boy Scout Motif, American, Circa 1915

"Campfire Supreme" Marshmallow Tin, Boy Scout Motif, American, Circa 1915

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a rare tin that was used to sell and promote marshmallows. The top of the tin is decorated

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1910s American Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique
Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique

Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique

By George H. Wahmann

Located in Hyattsville, MD

An rare gallon cup for shucked Oyster measurement. Marks: 8 PT. LIQ. GEO. H. WAHMANN MFG. CO

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Early 1900s American Industrial Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Oversized Antique Tin Colander
Oversized Antique Tin Colander

Oversized Antique Tin Colander

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H 17 in W 17 in D 7 in

Oversized Antique Tin Colander

Located in Asheville, NC

Large and rare oversized antique tin collander from North Carolina Estate.

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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare 17th-Century Delft Tile Flower Pot with Tin Hexagonal Frame
Rare 17th-Century Delft Tile Flower Pot with Tin Hexagonal Frame

Rare 17th-Century Delft Tile Flower Pot with Tin Hexagonal Frame

Located in Madrid, ES

This exceptional 17th-century flower pot is a rare find, featuring authentic Delft porcelain tiles

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17th Century Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Painted Metal Tin Tobacco Trinket Keepsake Box Napoleon Bonaparte 5"
Antique Painted Metal Tin Tobacco Trinket Keepsake Box Napoleon Bonaparte 5"

Antique Painted Metal Tin Tobacco Trinket Keepsake Box Napoleon Bonaparte 5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique metal tin tobacco cigar or cigarette box painted in red with an intricate scene on the

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19th Century French Provincial Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Sconce Wall Freestanding Portable Tin Mirror Cresting
Sconce Wall Freestanding Portable Tin Mirror Cresting

Sconce Wall Freestanding Portable Tin Mirror Cresting

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Extremely rare survival of a vernacular tin wall sconce Unusually incorporating mirror plate which

Category

18th Century English Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell, set of 1930's small tinned trays, Taito Oy, Finland
Paavo Tynell, set of 1930's small tinned trays, Taito Oy, Finland

Paavo Tynell, set of 1930's small tinned trays, Taito Oy, Finland

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover the exquisite charm of this rare set of 1930's tinned small decorative trays by Paavo

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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal

"Stroviols" Rare Original Stroh Fiddle with Horn
"Stroviols" Rare Original Stroh Fiddle with Horn

"Stroviols" Rare Original Stroh Fiddle with Horn

By Stroh

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is the real thing! It's a 1915-20 Stroh "Home Model" horn fiddle. A real attention getter and very sculptural. These musical instruments were invented by an Englishmen named Str...

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Early 20th Century English Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin, Iron

"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare
"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare

"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare

By Guntherman

Located in Incline Village, NV

Extremely rare example of a turn of the century German tin toy, not found in any reference books

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Rare Art Deco style BP domestic oil can, UK ca. 1920
Rare Art Deco style BP domestic oil can, UK ca. 1920

Rare Art Deco style BP domestic oil can, UK ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

United Kingdom / 1920 / oil can / tin / Art Deco / Mid-century Very early original BP Domestic

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1920s British Art Deco Rare Antique Tins

Materials

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

fitted with two black painted tin powder holders also marked gunpowder on sides when removed. The reverse

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Brass, Tin

A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890
A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890

A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The freestanding cartouche-shaped tinned copper frame embossed overall with scrolling leafy vines

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Copper, Tin

"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903
"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903

"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Iconic and rare antique tin toy, highly sought after by collectors of Lehman Toys, and fine quality

Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Tin

Antique Spanish Manises Pottery Floral Plaque 18/19th C.
Antique Spanish Manises Pottery Floral Plaque 18/19th C.

Antique Spanish Manises Pottery Floral Plaque 18/19th C.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and rare antique Spanish Manises polychrome tin glazed shallow dish/plaque painted with

Category

18th Century Spanish Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Barbotine Vases from France, Lefront
Pair of 19th Century Barbotine Vases from France, Lefront

Pair of 19th Century Barbotine Vases from France, Lefront

By Théodore Lefront 1

Located in Dallas, TX

relief against a mottled grey and cream going up to a rare black. Tin liners are in each vase for fresh

Category

Late 19th Century French Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Majolica

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A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.

Located in Milan, IT

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the planetarium is made of fruit wood, circular in shape with three bell-shaped wood feet. ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Brass

1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Fame 1906 Art Nouveau waterfall form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, English. Each side decorated with Greco-Roman figural reserves of "Fame", "Harvest", "Abundance", "Fire...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Rare Antique Tins

Materials

Metal

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Rare Antique Tins For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antique tins available for sale. Frequently made of metal, tin and wood, all rare antique tins available were constructed with great care. Rare antique tins have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare antique tins to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco rare antique tins are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare antique tins over the years, but those made by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Antique Tins?

Prices for rare antique tins start at $220 and top out at $25,500 with the average selling for $1,650.