Lot # 95 - Vintage Advertising Tin Lot Red Rooster Sunbonnet Sugar Milk Cans

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: 📍 Pickup Information: There will be three pickup opportunities: 📍 Anacortes – March 20, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Anacortes – March 21, 20269:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Bremerton – March 22, 202610:00 AM – 3:00 PMAfter your items are paid for, you will receive a link to sign up for a pickup time.
Start Date/Time: 09-Mar-2026 8:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 16-Mar-2026 8:34:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

ewbar

Auction has ended

Description :

Great mixed lot of vintage advertising tins and metal containers featuring classic farm, grocery, and pantry brands. This nostalgic group includes colorful lithographed tins along with decorative milk can-style containers that make a fantastic display collection.

The lot features several standout pieces, including the large Red Rooster Brand Flour tin, a Sunbonnet Sugar tin, and decorative vintage milk can-style containers with farm-themed graphics. Smaller advertising tins for pantry staples and food products round out the collection.

These tins are popular with collectors because of their bright graphics, historic branding, and farmhouse-style appeal. Together, they create a charming display group perfect for shelves, kitchen décor, or antique advertising collections.

Visible pieces include:

Red Rooster Brand Flour advertising tin
Sunbonnet Sugar tin (Indianapolis Flour Company)
Decorative milk can style tins with farm imagery
Safe Owl Ground Mace spice tin
Zenith Tibets Almond tin
Gain’s Ground Mustard spice tin
• Additional small advertising tins

This lot offers a nice mix of large statement tins and smaller collectible advertising containers.


Details

Mixed vintage advertising tins
Farm and pantry themed graphics
Various sizes and shapes
Metal containers


Condition

Vintage condition with wear, patina, and age-related surface marks consistent with use and storage.
Please review photos carefully for condition and included pieces.


Shipping

📦 Shipping available.
Items will be carefully packed to protect the tins during transit.


Something About It

Early food companies relied heavily on bright lithographed tins to advertise their products on store shelves. Many of these containers were reused in homes for storage, which is why they remain collectible pieces of early advertising history today.


Auction History

Highest bidder is ewbar

Date Bid User
13-Mar-2026 4:24:20 PM $5.00 ewbar

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