Vintage Meltonian Black Suede Cleaner Bottle 2 fl.oz Australia 1950s

Key Details:

• Brand: Meltonian (Australia)

• Product: Suede Cleaner – Black

• Bottle: Original patterned glass with metal screw cap

• Contents: 2 fluid ounces (still partially full, unopened seal)

• Origin: Made in Australia – Meltonian (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Williamstown, Victoria

• Height: approx. 11.5 cm

• Era: Circa 1950s–1960s

• Colour: Purple glass (appears from age/sunlight exposure) with black label

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Mini Story or Hook:

Step back into mid-century Australia with this rare Meltonian suede cleaner bottle. Once a household name in shoe care, Meltonian products were stocked in every quality shoe shop of the era. This piece not only speaks of vintage fashion and footwear maintenance, but also makes a quirky collectible display item for advertising enthusiasts, chemist memorabilia collectors, or anyone drawn to unique vintage packaging.

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Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

• Glass bottle intact with no chips or cracks.

• Attractive purple hue to the glass from natural aging.

• Original paper label mostly intact with some minor wear.

• Screw cap present with printed illustration; some age-related oxidation.

• Appears to contain remnants of the original liquid (not tested).

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Postage & Handling:

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