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A Vintage Lithographed Metal Storage Tin Containing a Collection of Sewing Buttons and Notions

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Description

A vintage lithographed metal storage tin of rectangular form with shaped corners. The exterior features a deep blue ground decorated with gilt floral sprays and a central polychrome cartouche depicting a bird among flowers. The sides are further embellished with smaller floral cartouches. The interior contains a collection of sewing buttons in various materials, sizes, and styles, including plastic, metal, and shell, as well as several small bags of sewing notions.


Condition report:

The tin exhibits signs of age and use consistent with its vintage nature. There are surface scuffs, minor oxidation to the interior, and localised paint loss along the edges.