1920s Steamship Brand Stewart and Young Glasgow Spices Tin
$28.00
Add a fantastic piece of global maritime history to your collection with this rare Steamship Brand spice tin. Produced by the historic Scottish manufacturers Stewart and Young, this lithographed container features brilliant green graphics alongside a central nautical illustration and traditional thistle details.
- Size: 3.5 inches in height by 2 inches wide (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1920s
- Style: Industrial / Maritime Americana
- Material: Tin / Metal
- Condition: Good condition with authentic surface wear and aging, left unopened in its current state, likely empty
- Extra notes: Clearly marked with the classic Glasgow origin stamp along the front base banner
Operating out of Glasgow, Scotland, the renowned firm of Stewart and Young built a sweeping export market for their confections, preserves, and culinary dry goods under various trade labels. This particular tin represents an early 20th-century staple designed for long-haul pantry supply, making it an excellent addition to a rustic kitchen vignette, an advertising collection, or a unique bookshelf display.