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VINT EDWARDS & CO P/L BLUE 14lb ENSIGN TEA TIN NO 53 SYDNEY MELB BRIS
$275
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I have for sale this Vintage Original EDWARDS & CO. PTY. LTD BLUE ENSIGN 14lbs Nett
Weight TEA TIN NO. 53 Foster Street Sydney, Petries Bight Brisbane and also at Melbourne.
Printed on the front in a circle is a flag printed with "E & C" surrounded by the words
"PURITY STRENGTH FLAVOUR CONQUER ALL". Written at the bottom is:
"Registry No. 232 Guaranteed under the Pure Food Act 1908, N.S.W. by EDWARDS & CO.
PTY. LTD. Registry No. 232."
On the top of the lid is imprinted "Edwards & Co. Ltd Brisbane Sydney"
This "Australia's Tea-Men" tin is in excellent condition for its age with some minor dents on
the sides and front plus loss of paint work/surface rust as shown in the photos. The hinged
lid works perfectly and internally which has been painted in a cream colour is clean with
no holes. The lid at the centre front is slightly bent from opening and closing. Measures
approx. 24cm x 24cm H31.5cm. Photographed on all sides - pictures form part of the
description.
These Australiana Tea tins are becoming increasingly hard to come by in this condition.
Great for the collector to display.
Weight TEA TIN NO. 53 Foster Street Sydney, Petries Bight Brisbane and also at Melbourne.
Printed on the front in a circle is a flag printed with "E & C" surrounded by the words
"PURITY STRENGTH FLAVOUR CONQUER ALL". Written at the bottom is:
"Registry No. 232 Guaranteed under the Pure Food Act 1908, N.S.W. by EDWARDS & CO.
PTY. LTD. Registry No. 232."
On the top of the lid is imprinted "Edwards & Co. Ltd Brisbane Sydney"
This "Australia's Tea-Men" tin is in excellent condition for its age with some minor dents on
the sides and front plus loss of paint work/surface rust as shown in the photos. The hinged
lid works perfectly and internally which has been painted in a cream colour is clean with
no holes. The lid at the centre front is slightly bent from opening and closing. Measures
approx. 24cm x 24cm H31.5cm. Photographed on all sides - pictures form part of the
description.
These Australiana Tea tins are becoming increasingly hard to come by in this condition.
Great for the collector to display.
- Date Listed:22/10/2023
- Last Edited:22/10/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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