A rare, metal retail tin for shop stock, manufactured in Belgium for a Dutch cough sweet maker. Second-hand.
A large 'Chest' brand cough sweets retail tin for sale
This is a rare, metal retail tin for shop stock cough sweets, manufactured for a Dutch maker, but with all text and measurements in English and so destined for export. This is possibly a sample tin, because we have not yet been able to identify the brand or find similar examples. The text states that it was made for the "BELT Manufact. Comp" with "Dutch Made" and "medic dept." in a red oval.
The logo features a turtle in a black postal uniform, delivering the cough sweets in autumnal weather. The peak of his or her hat carries a roundel in the colours of the Dutch national flag.
The name of the Belgian tin manufacturer is found in tiny writing on the bottom of one side: ET. J SCHUYBROEK NV, HOBOKEN, ANTWERPEN. They made tins and metal signs from the late 19th century to the second half of the 20th century. ET is an abbreviation of etablissement (establishment in English).
Vintage Chest brand retail tin
- Second-hand
- In good condition
- There are several scratches and areas with rust
- There is a dent on one bottom corner
- The screw lid works as it should
- The colouring is bright with no fading
- The graphics are strong
Dimensions of the large Chest brand cough sweets tin
- 25.5cm high (10 inches)
- 15cm width (just under 6 inches)
- 11.5cm depth (about 4.5 inches front to back)
- 435 grams
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