Two 19th century Spice Containers

The first an Austin, Nichols & Co. Blue Ribbon Brand African Ginger lidded counter tin (10.25 x 8 in.) (crazed surfaces with moderate loss; the applied label has a diagonal crease which reveals fresh underlying metal); the second is a stacked set of (4) wooden canisters respectively labeled with decals reading MACE, CLOVES, NUTMEG and CINNAMON (8 in.)

Property of a Charleston, South Carolina Collection

$300 - 500