Sold for A$35
Pure - Harmless - Tasteless & Wholesome / Refrigerine / Trade (Bull's Head) Mark / Food Preservative / Government Analyst's Report / Laboratory, Melbourne / The preparation "Refrigerine"... C. R. Blackett, F.C.S / Government Analyst / J. S. Corden & Co. / North Melbourne. Lid is also printed but rust makes it difficult to read - has the bull's or cow's head in the middle, J. S. Corden & Co around the edge. Tin Household Gold, green & blue print. Half lb. 116 mm. 1890s
Fair. Best part of the tin is the front which is nice. Plenty of rust and marks. Most of contents still inside (Sulphur compound of some sort?) and a small 4 page pamphlet with directions. Very unusual tin, great piece of early Melbourne manufacture. Grade: 5.6 Estimate: $40 - 50
