Sold for A$17
Pair of Tins: 1. Nectar Tea Caddy, John Connell & Co, Bourke Street, Melbourne. J. Marsh & Sons, Makers, Melbourne. (Victoria) 2. McKenzie's Coffee and Chicory, 1 lb. Net., Melbourne and Sydney. (Victoria, New South Wales) (James A. Lerk Collection) Tins 1. John Connell Tea Caddy. 2. McKenzie'sCoffee and Chicory Tin. Pressed and Painted. 1 Pound. Body is 155 mm high & 147 mm. 1920s
1. Fair. The lid is original and says Nectar Tea, Choicest Red Label Quality, although this is very hard to read due to the corrosion. Corrosion throughout. Wear through the paintwork scattered around. Scratches. Quite faded and stained throughout. A few small dints. 2. Very Good. Rusty lid. Some wear through the paint in places with some surface corrosion showing through. A few small flakes. Some scratches. A few minor dints here and there. A bit of discolouration. A nice tin from the James A. Lerk collection. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 50
