VTG McConnon’s Allspice Spice Can Tin 3 1/4 Oz Winona MN Camel Amazing Graphics For Sale
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VTG McConnon’s Allspice Spice Can Tin 3 1/4 Oz Winona MN Camel Amazing Graphics:
$20.00
VINTAGE McCONNON’S PURE GROUND SPICES – ALLSPICE TIN – WINONA, MINNESOTA
Offered is an original vintage McConnon’s Pure Ground Spices Allspice metal spice tin, marked 3 1/4 OZ. NET and manufactured by McConnon & Company, Winona, Minn., U.S.A.
This distinctive vintage tin features the classic camel and desert scene on the front label, with a green, yellow and black color scheme. The side panel is marked “ALLSPICE”, making the contents easy to identify.
The reverse label provides interesting historical advertising copy and states:
“McConnon’s Pure Spices have given excellent satisfaction since 1889”
It is also marked:
Manufactured by
McConnon & Company
Winona, Minn., U.S.A.
The design and construction are consistent with mid-20th-century McConnon spice tins, with comparable examples dating to approximately the 1940s.
DETAILS
* Brand: McConnon’s
* Product: Pure Ground Spices – Allspice
* Marked Size: 3 1/4 Oz. Net
* Manufacturer: McConnon & Company
* Location: Winona, Minnesota, USA
* Material: Metal/tin
* Style: Vintage grocery / spice advertising container
* Era: Likely circa 1940s
* Graphics: Camel/desert scene with palm trees
* Condition: Vintage/pre-owned
CONDITION
This is an authentic vintage piece showing considerable age and use, with attractive original patina.
There is visible surface wear, discoloration, staining, scratches, paint loss and oxidation, particularly on the lid and metal edges. The paper labels also show age-related wear, fading, staining and discoloration. The bottom/lid area has substantial aged patina.
Please study all photographs carefully. The pictures are an important part of the description and show the actual item you will receive.
I have not attempted to clean or restore the tin, preserving its original vintage appearance.
The tin is being sold as a vintage collectible/advertising container, not for food storage or consumption. Contents are not guaranteed and should not be consumed.
COLLECTOR APPEAL
A very interesting piece of Minnesota advertising and grocery history from McConnon & Company of Winona, Minnesota. The unusual camel artwork and original colorful labeling make this particularly attractive for collectors of:
* Vintage spice tins
* Advertising tins
* Antique grocery packaging
* Minnesota / Winona memorabilia
* McConnon collectibles
* Country store displays
* Vintage kitchen collectibles
* Americana advertising
You will receive the exact McConnon’s Allspice tin pictured.
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