Antique Victorian Era Tin Lithograph Metal Box Pure Indian Tea w Instructions

Description

genuine antique English tea tin, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900–1915), beautifully decorated with lithographed artwork and rich period graphics. The lid features a striking image labeled “PURE INDIAN TEA,” while the sides show detailed scenes of tea harvesting and floral motifs. The base is embossed “INDIAN TEA – CAN BE HAD OF ALL DEALERS” and one side clearly reads “MADE IN ENGLAND.” Inside the lid is the original printed Directions for Making Tea, a wonderful survivor detail collectors love. These tins were used for loose tea and were never meant to last—making intact examples like this increasingly hard to find. ⸻ Details: • Origin: England • Era: Early 20th century, c. 1900–1915 • Material: Lithographed tinplate • Decoration: Indian tea figure, tea harvest scenes, floral panels • Markings: • “PURE INDIAN TEA” (lid) • “MADE IN ENGLAND” (side) • “INDIAN TEA – CAN BE HAD OF ALL DEALERS” (base) • Interior: Original printed tea-making instructions inside lid Approximate Size: • About 3 ¼ inches tall • About 2 ¼ inches wide (see photos with tape measure for reference) Condition: Good antique condition for age. • Noticeable surface wear, paint loss, crazing, and patina throughout • Interior shows expected age discoloration • Hinges intact; lid opens and closes properly All wear is consistent with a 100+ year old tin and adds to its authentic character. Please review photos closely as they are part of the description. Vintage Kalamazoo is located in southwest Michigan and all of our items have been located in this area. All descriptions, attributions, and dating are provided to the best of our knowledge based on visual inspection and research using reference materials, professional collector and group inquiries, and publicly available online sources. If you have corrections, or historical insight regarding our items we welcome and appreciate messages! Happy shopping and hope to see you often!