Key Details:
• Brand: White Lily Cleanser
• Company: Nightingale Chemicals (Vic) Ltd
• Origin: Melbourne, Australia
• Weight: 18 ounces
• Type: Household cleaning product tin
• Materials: Printed tinplate
• Colour: Blue, yellow, white
• Era: Estimated 1940s–1950s
• Size: Approx. 10 cm diameter x 5 cm high
Mini Story or Hook:
Step back into the mid-century laundry with this bold and beautifully aged White Lily Cleanser tin. Manufactured by Nightingale Chemicals in Melbourne, this piece of Australiana features charming vintage illustrations and typography. Originally holding 18 ounces of cleanser “plus Purasol,” it’s a wonderfully nostalgic reminder of the era of household pride and elbow grease.
Perfect for collectors of advertising tins, retro homewares, or Australian packaging history.
Condition:
Condition: Fair vintage condition – see detailed notes below.
This is a well-worn yet highly displayable example:
• Surface wear and rust evident across lid and body, with moderate to heavy patina.
• Some loss of paint, but branding and instructional text remain partially legible.
• Tin is structurally sound with no major dents; lid fits snugly.
• Inner base shows oxidation typical of age.
• Great rustic charm for industrial, farmhouse, or vintage display themes.
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Postage & Handling:
📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.
Combined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.
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