Key Details:
• Product: Minit Fly Spray Bottle
• Brand: Minit
• Embossing: “Oxford” embossed on glass
• Label Info: 1 Imperial Pint / Household Insecticide
• Contents (empty): Partial fluid remains
• Approx. Height: 19.5 cm
• Base Markings: “C42”
• Material: Clear glass with multicolour paper label
• Era: Likely 1950s–1960s
• Country of Origin: Australia
• Notable Ingredients: Pyrethrins, Piperonyl Butoxide, Benzene Hexachloride
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Mini Story or Hook:
This embossed “Oxford” bottle with its vivid Minit Fly Spray label is a snapshot of mid-century home life—when battling bugs was serious business and branding was bold and bright. A unique survivor of post-war household products, it offers both decorative charm and nostalgic value, whether for collectors of vintage Aussie packaging or mid-century ephemera.
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Condition:
Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.
• Bottle is structurally sound with no chips or cracks.
• Original label is intact with some fading and wear consistent with age. Label has been covered in contact to preserve it.
• Rust spotting on metal screw cap.
• Embossed “Oxford” lettering still clear and crisp.
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Postage & Handling:
📦 All items are carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Combined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.
International shipping available – please message for a quote.
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