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M171C Tin Glycerole Box for Oiling and Dressing Shoes - shape of a trunk
This is a wonderful old tin made to look like a steamer trunk from the 1890-1910 period. The tin measures 13" x 7" high x 9" deep. It is from the Restorff and Bettmann company in New York, and was to carry and sell their shoe dressings and oils. The inside of the lid has a fabulous full size ad with graphics for the shoe dressings, showing the old high top ladies shoes. The exterior of the tin is designed to look like a trunk, with handles, straps, lock, etc, - $450.
