{"product_id":"antique-swee-touch-nee-tea-tin-consolidated-tea-co-new-york-trunk-style","title":"Antique Swee-Touch-Nee Tea Tin – Consolidated Tea Co. New York – Trunk Style","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA very old \u003cstrong\u003eSwee-Touch-Nee Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e advertising tin made for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Consolidated Tea Co. of New York\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to resemble a miniature travelling trunk.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe red-and-gold lithographed decoration features faux straps, hardware and luggage-style details, with the original tea branding across the lid. The compact trunk shape gives it much more character than a standard rectangular tea tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSimilar examples are generally identified as early 20th-century pieces, with auction references dating the design to around \u003cstrong\u003e1913\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Swee-Touch-Nee Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompany: The Consolidated Tea Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York, U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique tea advertising tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature travelling-trunk design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and gold lithographed finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative faux straps and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod advertising graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: \u003cstrong\u003e3.25 in. × 2.25 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLikely early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar examples are identified as Swee-Touch-Nee Tea tins by Consolidated Tea Co. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePre-owned antique condition with \u003cstrong\u003eheavy age-related wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is substantial surface wear, paint and lithograph loss, rust, oxidation, staining and darkening throughout. The interior also shows considerable oxidation and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe hinged lid remains attached, and the trunk form is intact. This is best appreciated as an authentic old advertising piece with significant patina rather than a high-grade example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review all photos closely for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLocal pickup in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShipping within Canada is available upon request. Shipping costs are additional and will be quoted based on destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eJay’s Mercantile Motto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45782253469782,"sku":"JM 619","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260911_114752.jpg?v=1789693492","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/antique-swee-touch-nee-tea-tin-consolidated-tea-co-new-york-trunk-style","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}