Antique Reckitt Robin Starch Brasso Zebo Advertising Tin String Dispenser c.1910

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An original early 20th century British advertising tin issued by Reckitt, promoting Robin Starch, Brasso metal polish and Zebo liquid grate polish across multiple printed panels. This tin was produced as a household string dispenser, retaining its original serrated metal string cutter fixed to the lid. The painted surfaces feature period domestic scenes and the iconic Robin Starch bird, making it a strong example of multi-brand household advertising from the Edwardian period. The tin shows heavy, honest wear throughout, giving it excellent decorative and display appeal for collectors, interiors, or film and television prop use.

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Size/Dimensions

H: 16.5 cm x L: 11cm x W: 11cm

Condition

Antique condition with significant age-related wear including surface corrosion, paint loss, scratching, and patina throughout. There are splits to the lid corners, consistent with long-term use and age, but the tin remains structurally solid overall. The original string cutter is present. No restoration has been carried out.

Early 20th century, circa 1910–1925