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Wonderful set of 3 antique/vintage Calumet Double-Acting Baking Powder advertising tins featuring the classic red, cream and black graphics with the historic Native American chief trademark.
The three different sizes create an outstanding graduated display and each tin retains its original fitted lid.
Visible markings include:
CALUMET
The Double-Acting Baking Powder
Combination Type
Calumet Baking Powder Co. – Chicago, Ill.
The medium tin is marked 6 ounces / Net Weight 170 grams, while the large tin is marked Net Weight 1 LB.
Approximate heights based on the ruler photographs:
• Large — approximately 5½” tall
• Medium — approximately 4¼” tall
• Small — approximately 3½” tall
These have exactly the kind of aged appearance collectors look for in original country-store advertising pieces. The rich red coloration, aged cream lids, old typography and surviving chief graphics give the group tremendous primitive farmhouse character.
Excellent for a general store display, antique kitchen, farmhouse pantry, advertising collection, country kitchen, mercantile display or vintage tin collection.
Set includes all 3 tins shown.
CONDITION DESCRIPTION
Antique/vintage pre-owned condition with significant authentic age and use wear.
Expect surface oxidation/rust, scratches, discoloration, staining, fading, paint/graphic loss, scuffs, darkening and other age-related wear throughout. The largest tin has substantial wear and loss to portions of the front graphics, particularly around the upper center.
The lids also show considerable discoloration and surface wear.
No attempt has been made to restore or repaint the tins. Their aged appearance and patina have been left intact.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description and show the exact set you will receive.
EMPTY COLLECTIBLE CONTAINERS — contents are not included and these are being sold for collectible/decorative purposes only.
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HUMOROUS DESCRIPTION
Long before baking powder came in boring little containers destined for the recycling bin, Calumet apparently believed your biscuits deserved packaging with some personality.
These three survivors have spent enough decades in kitchens, cupboards and collections to earn every scratch, faded spot and bit of patina they carry.
They probably won’t improve your biscuits—but they will make your antique kitchen display considerably more interesting.
TUGMON VALLEY SALES
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We carefully photograph our items so you can see exactly what you’re purchasing. Vintage and antique items naturally show evidence of their history, and we believe those imperfections are often part of what makes them special.
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