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A large-scale late 19th century American coffee tin produced by Swain, Earle & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. This example features … Read more A large-scale late 19th century American coffee tin produced by Swain, Earle & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. This example features richly detailed lithographed panels advertising “The Boston” Java Coffee, with ornate typography, scrolling foliate motifs, and a central harbor scene vignette. The rectangular tin retains its original hinged lid and interior opening, presenting as a striking survivor of American commercial packaging from the Victorian era. See less
- Dimensions
- 13.25ʺW × 13.25ʺD × 20ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Heavy surface wear consistent with age and use, including scattered paint loss, surface oxidation, scratches, and areas of discoloration throughout. … moreHeavy surface wear consistent with age and use, including scattered paint loss, surface oxidation, scratches, and areas of discoloration throughout. Edges show wear and softening, and the lid exhibits patina and surface corrosion. Swain, Earle & Co. was a Boston-based coffee and spice firm active primarily in the mid to late 19th century. The company operated as importers, manufacturers, and sole proprietors of branded coffee products, with “The Boston” Java Coffee being one of their flagship lines. Period advertisements and trade directories place the firm at 63–65 Commercial Street and 587 Mercantile Street, Boston, Massachusetts, addresses that appear directly on your tin and firmly anchor it to that era. less
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