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Up for sale is a fantastic and rare piece of advertising history: an original, factory-sealed 2 lbs vintage tin of Folger's Drip Grind Coffee (Golden Gate Brand).
What it is: A large 2-pound steel metal can featuring striking red, yellow, and cream lithographed graphics, complete with the iconic sailing ship logo on the front and California golden poppies on the side.
Manufacture Date: Copyrighted and manufactured in 1931 by J.A. Folger & Co. (Kansas City, San Francisco, Houston).
Purpose & Features: Originally produced as a vacuum-packed consumer coffee product for household pantry use, this tin retains its original bottom-mounted metal turn key opener and remains factory sealed. It is highly sought after by collectors of vintage general store advertising, primitives, and kitchenalia. (Sold strictly as a vintage display collectible, not for consumption).
The tin shows honest, age-appropriate vintage patina and surface wear while maintaining exceptional structural integrity and display presence.
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