{"product_id":"antique-advertising-stotherts-pills-shop-counter-string-dispenser-tin-box-c-1930","title":"Antique Advertising Stotherts Pills Shop Counter String Dispenser Tin Box c.1930","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Advertising Stotherts Pills Shop Counter String Dispenser Tin Box c.1930\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly 20th Century advertising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA vintage Stotherts lithography advertising tin for chemist products. Likely a promotional sales tool in a shop, this tin was likely used as a free gift with purchases or used in a shop that sold the chemist items so purchases would be tied and secured with string cut from the tin, while promoting the items. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe top of the tin features a hole in the centre for the string to pass through. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBeautifully printed on all sides and the top, the tin promotes the chemist products various remedies, including Chest \u0026amp; Lung Mixture and Black \u0026amp; Kidney Pills. The lid also promotes other pills that can be obtained from the Stotherts lines. On one side is the iconic branding, typography and scroll like elements along with a portrait of a bearded man. The tin is in a lovely teal blue finish which contrasts against the bright vibrant colours used throughout the tins advertising.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA fantastic collectors item, this tin would look fantastic as part of a collection of other advertising tins. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn ideal piece to sit sideboard or countertop, retail space, haberdashery or craft setting. A great way of adding charm, history and character to any setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 11.5cm x 11.5cm x Height 13cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Good. Age and use related wear as to be expected. Lid doesn't quite close flush but fine for use still. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 9131\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54279837024598,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/IMG_0578.jpg?v=1782140285","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-advertising-stotherts-pills-shop-counter-string-dispenser-tin-box-c-1930","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}