  | | Any group of items being offered as a lot must be sold as a lot. | | | You don't have to be an eight year old to enjoy having
a childhood treasure. | Quantity Discount Prices
(when available) | Don't forget to
bookmark this site. | | Worldwide Sales | It's never too late to
have a happy childhood! | | Unique & Fun Nostalgic Items | | Combined Shipping And Handling | Whether you've collected Memorabilia for years or just want to feel like a kid again, please take a few moments to browse through what we
have available for sale. |
| | | | The picture shows four views from around this Colorful 1928 (12) Ounce Shotwell's Marshmallows Advertising Tin. The Shotwell Manufacturing Company was the maker of Checkers Popcorn Confection. They were also the major competitors to The Cracker Jack Company, Angelus Marshmallows, and Campfire Marshmallows. This brightly colored tin has the name on two sides and pictures a cake, salad, dessert, and cocoa. It has the original tin lid and is marked as follows: SHOTWELLS MARSHMALLOWS
THE SHOTWELL MFG. CO.
CHICAGO - BROOKLYN - SAN FRANCISCO
NET WEIGHT 12 OUNCES CONTINENTAL CAN CO. CHICAGO
COPYRIGHT 1928 BY THE S-M-CO.
DESIGN PATENT PENDING
SALADS - DESSERTS - COCOA
EATING - ICING - TOASTING It also has a seal on one side that reads: TESTED AND APPROVED
SERIAL NO. 3806
BY THE BUREAU OF FOODS,
SANITATION AND HEALTH
CONDUCTED BY
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE It measures 5-1/2" wide x 3-1/2" tall. It is in excellent condition with very minor wear and indents as can all be seen in the pictures. |
|
Click on image to zoom.
|
