Dark Blue Smith's Potato Crisps Tin

What's for sale?

This is a promotional, metal advertising tin for Smith's Crisps, with separate, non-hinged lid.

The design is from the 1920s when Smith's crisps first started out in Cricklewood, London. It was intended to be a shop display piece, sitting on the counters of local corner shops and prompting customers to buy what at the time, would have been quite a novel and interesting snack.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• In fair to good condition
• There are areas with rust on the inside
• There are ripples and creases and minor dents all over
• The colouring is bright and uniform
• The graphics are strong

What are the measurements?

• 8.5cm high (3.25 inches)
• 11cm width (4.25 inches)
• 15.5cm depth (6 inches)
• 187 grams

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