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ONLINE FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS AND MILITARIA AUCTION
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 157
Three Antique Sporting Powder Advertising Tins
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
Group of three antique sporting powder advertising tins in orange and red lithographed finishes. Included are a tall “Mathewson’s Gun Powder” tin with elaborate scrollwork and hunting motifs; a cylindrical “Superior Rifle Gun Powder” tin with ornate decorative graphics; and a Eureka Powder Works, New Durham, N.H. sporting powder tin with reverse “Imperial Gun Powder” game scene decoration depicting a stag. Largest tin measures approximately 3.75 in. W x 7 in. T x 1 in. D; oval tin measures approximately 3 in. W x 4 in. T x 2 in. D; cylindrical tin measures approximately 2.5 in. diameter x 3.5 in. T.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx shipping within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Good overall, with scattered paint loss, oxidation, scratches, edge wear, and handling marks consistent with age and use. Lithographed graphics remain bold and visually attractive throughout.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 7.00 in
Width: 3.75 in
Depth: 1.00 in
Weight: 2.00
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