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Lot 414:
Description
C-14237
c. 1920s; Acme Paint & Varnish Co., Ltd. – Toronto, ON Antique one-quart oil and varnish can. Vintage satin-finish container featuring bold "Hippo Permanent Pliable Oil" branding with a graphic illustration of a hippo in water, printed in deep blue and red on a cream background. Manufactured by Acme Paint & Varnish Co. of Toronto and Montreal, this tin retains its original bilingual (English/French) usage directions and intact metal lid, showcasing classic mid-century Canadian packaging design
Good vintage condition; can exhibits some rust, label is free from rips but shows discoloration throughout. Please refer to photos for more detail on condition.
4.25" dia and 6" H
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