FINDING INFO ABOUT YOUR COLLECTION by Mike Reilly Collectors generally look for informationabout the tins they have, wanting to learn more about how the tins were made, how old atin is, and acquire knowledge of the brand name and manufacturer. One of the best sources of informationis your local library. Look under the collectibles… Read more »
JACK DANIELS LIQUOR TINS Jack Daniel’s – American Made…… by Jeannie Tucker (first published in the TIN FAX August 1994) Before diving right into the history of Jack Daniel’s, I feel that a foreword is necessary. Usually Charlene (a TIN FAX contributor)goes to the public library and dives into the research material available. Then she or Icall the… Read more »
LIQUOR TINS & MORE Alphabetical Listing of Many, Many Tins to Collect Dear “Chip”, Hi. I came upon your site while seeking information on an item I recentlyobtained. I have a bottle of whiskey which is still encased in an attractivetin. There is a key mounted on the top of the 8 inch tin. The tin has anelliptical cross-section…. Read more »
Towle’s Log Cabin Tins by Mike Reilly When P.J. Towle took a disliking to the syrups offered for sale in his St. Paul, Minnesota grocery in the 1880’s he decided to create hisown. In 1887 he introduced his Log Cabin Syrup formula with a maple flavor he felt his customers would enjoy. It became an immediate success. … Read more »
Tin/Can Company Histories Updated 05/21/2008 Any information concerning the history of these tin/can manufacturers iswelcomed. Contact Editor using links at bottom of page. Click on the under-lined company name tolearn more about the firm. Acme Can Co. (see Crown Can)Philadelphia, PA1880’s to 1936Acme Litho. Co.Montreal, CanadaAmerican BoxAuburn, NY American Can Company (A.C.Co.)Maywood, ILformed in 1901American Can Co. 17-AJersey City,… Read more »
DatingYour Tins With Chronology of Tin / Can Development by Mike Reilly (completely revised January, 1999) Updated 10/14/2012 At some time, tin collectors want to know something about the history behind their tins or more often, how old they are. Most of thetime, the tin will not have a date marked anywhere on it, and that’s where some… Read more »
Dating Your British Tins Tracy Dolphin (repinted with permission) Edited by Mike Reilly Here is a smaller chronology for England based around biscuit tins,though the artwork could be applicable across the board. 1840s large tins used to transport goods have stenciled or embossed names. SMALL paper labels are introduced as there is a prohibitive tax on paper. Food… Read more »
Collecting English Modern Tins and German “lebkuchen” Tins 12/29/02 THIS NOTE IS FOR DONNA (DMK);PERHAPS YOU HAVE FOUND THE PERSON THAT MAY HAVE THE TINS THAT YOU DESIRE.CERTAINLY THE “DURRER” CHEST OF LONG AGO ( I’VE ONLY SEEN 3) IS TO YOUR LIKING OR MANY OF THE OTHERS. WE DO HAVE A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MOST ALLSIZES AND SHAPES INCLUDING… Read more »
FIGURAL TINS This next article Judith advised me not to reprint because severalitems are out-dated now (it was originally written in 1992). But after reading it, I foundso many things that would be of interest to collectors that I felt it appropriate toreprint. Just be aware that as time passes, so does information and some of this may notbe… Read more »
Hershey: Its Tins and a Lot More by Mike Reilly For this issue’s featured topic, I’m not going to gointo a lengthy written article as before but list some of the most important items I havecome across. Hope you enjoy the info. Sources: “Milton HersheyTasted Chocolate in 1893; The Rest Is History” by Barbara and Ken Beem, orig…. Read more »
