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Lot 032 - Antique Binney & Smith Co. an-Du-Septic Dustless Crayon One Gross Tin with Crayola Crayons and Artista Water Colors Advertising, Gold Medal Crayons Trade Mark, New York, 6-1/8" L x 3-5/8" H
Lot 032 - Antique Binney & Smith Co. an-Du-Septic Dustless Crayon One Gross Tin with Crayola Crayons and Artista Water Colors Advertising, Gold Medal Crayons Trade Mark, New York, 6-1/8" L x 3-5/8" H
Antique An-Du-Septic Dustless Crayon tin manufactured by Binney & Smith Co., New York. The tin held one gross of crayons and features advertising on all four sides, with Crayola Crayons branding on one long side, Artista Water Colors on the opposite long side, and An-Du-Septic branding with the Gold Medal Crayons trade mark medallion on both short sides. The lid reads "An-Du-Septic Dustless Crayon" with the Gold Medal trade mark. All text is marked "Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."
The tin is empty. The exterior shows scratches, scuffs, and wear to the printed surfaces, with notable paint loss and surface grime on the lid. The bottom is unprinted. The lid fits and the tin is structurally intact.