{"product_id":"lipton-tea-tin","title":"Lipton’s Ceylon Tea Advertising Tin, c.1905–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large early 20th-century Lipton’s advertising tea tin, dating to circa 1905–1925.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular tin is extensively decorated with colourful lithographed panels advertising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLipton Limited, Tea, Coffee \u0026amp; Cocoa Planters, Ceylon Tea Merchants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the Royal Arms and the wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“By Special Appointment His Majesty the King.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe side panels depict Ceylon tea plantations and tea production, while the hinged lid opens to reveal a square dispensing or filling aperture. A particularly decorative piece of early Lipton’s advertising and shop display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 20th century, c.\u003ca href=\"tel:1905-1925\"\u003e1905–1925\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lipton Limited\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e British\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ceylon Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lithographed tinplate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large advertising tea storage \/ dispensing tin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colour lithographed advertising and Ceylon tea plantation scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Warrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “By Special Appointment His Majesty the King”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23cm W × 27.5cm H × 23cm D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original antique condition with extensive surface wear, scratching, oxidation, fading and losses to the lithographed decoration consistent with age and commercial use. Wear and oxidation to the lid and interior. Hinged lid remains present. Please refer to photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvenance \/ Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lipton developed extensive tea interests in Ceylon during the late 19th century and became one of the best-known names in British tea retailing. This large shop tin combines Lipton branding with pictorial scenes promoting the company’s Ceylon tea plantations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid metal polish, abrasive cleaning or excessive moisture as these may damage the surviving printed decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57546626204028,"sku":"RCC-1394","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/AAB2C95B-C9E0-4BA4-A863-B99A58915A03.jpg?v=1791883703","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/lipton-tea-tin","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}