Description: SCARCE 1930’s BEECH-NUT “AEROPLANE VIEW OF MANHATTAN ISLAND” BISCUIT TIN TREASURE CHEST STYLE 12½ x 11”x6” WITH UNUSUALLY THICK, INSULATED WALLS, particularly to lid which is heavy and closes securely with DECORATIVE FOLD-OVER CATCH. LID & ALL 4 SIDE PANELS COVERED WITH COLORFUL PHOTO-LITHOGRAPHIC PANORAMAS OF & SPECIFIC LOCATIONS IN MANHATTAN. LID; extraordinary “AEROPLANE” panoramic overview. Front panel: Manhattan skyline; including, from left “WORLD TELEGRAM” “LACKAWANNA ROOF” “BARCLAY ST. FERRY’ & “UNTIED FRUIT CO.” at fat right. BACK PANEL: 9 VIEWS including “8th AVE. SUBWAY EXPRESS TRAIN” “COLUMBIA-PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER” etc. EACH SIDE HAS VIEWS including “CENTRAL PARK FAIRGROUND” “COLUMBIA U. LIBRARY” “N.Y. HOSPITAL-CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE” “CONEY ISLAND” etc. etc. Extraordinarily good condition with only the most minor signs of wear. No mark for what biscuit co. it was made for, but research tells us it was MADE FOR THE BEECH-NUT PACKING CO., CANOJOHARIE NY in the 1930’s. Two of us enjoyed using the chest for housing a collection of compacts for 30-40 years.
Price: 35 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-08-29T01:30:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: BEECH-NUT
Type of Advertising: BISCUIT TIN
Color: Multi-color
Date of Creation: 1930'S