Key Details:
• Brand: Champion
• Product: Tobacco/Cigarette Tin
• Style: Rectangular with hinged lid
• Colour: Blue and gold with red CHAMPION text (faded)
• Capacity: 4 oz (printed on tin)
• Origin: Likely Australian (Champion was a known local brand)
• Era: Estimated c. 1930s–1950s
• Dimensions: Approx. 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 2.5 cm
• Material: Lithographed tinplate
• Features: Embossed interior lid, aged patina, rustic charm
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Mini Story or Hook:
A true relic of Australia’s tobacco heritage, this vintage Champion tin once held 4 ounces of pipe or roll-your-own tobacco. Its faded blue patina and worn gold trim are a testament to decades past, making it a striking piece for collectors of rustic Australiana or vintage advertising tins.
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Condition:
Condition: Fair vintage – please see photos.
• Surface rust, age wear, and fading consistent with age.
• Hinged lid intact and functioning.
• Interior shows oxidation and usage wear.
• Embossed branding still faintly visible inside lid.
• An evocative collectible with authentic vintage appeal.
📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.
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Postage & Handling:
📦 Ships with care in protective packaging to preserve its vintage character.
• Combined postage available – message us for a revised invoice.
• International shipping available on request.
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Need to Know More?
Feel free to message us with questions or to request additional photos.
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Other Info:
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