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For sale is a rare and visually stunning piece of early 20th-century Canadian tobacciana advertising. This is an original antique Hickey's "Perique Mixture" tobacco box tin, manufactured by the historic Hickey & Nicholson Tobacco Co. Limited in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada.
This small chest tin is a textbook example of beautiful Art Nouveau period design, boasting intricate gold scrollwork, stylized orange floral framing, and an elegant font set against a rich teal-green background.
Design Features:- Flat, rectangular small-chest format.- Full lithographed lid and side panels.- Reverse side features the standard Factory No. 1, Division No. 1 legal notice stamp.
Condition Report: This antique tin is completely empty and sold strictly as a historical collectible container. It is in very good to excellent antique condition. The main display graphics on the lid and sides are highly vibrant with superb contrast. There is expected edge wear, small paint flecks/scuffs, and minor surface scratches along the rim margins of the lid from decades of opening and handling. The rear hinges work perfectly and the lid shuts tight. The interior bright metal finish is exceptionally clean with only light, faint pinpoint spotting. No major dents or structural warping.
Please carefully examine all high-resolution photos to fully evaluate the condition for yourself. Will be heavily cushioned and shipped inside a rigid box to guarantee safe delivery.
