Clabber Girl Appraisal

Vintage Clabber Girl Baking Powder Tin

This item is a vintage cylindrical tin container for 'Clabber Girl' Double Acting Baking Powder. The tin appears to be made of metal, likely tin-plated steel, given its age and typical manufacturing practices for such products. The primary color of the label is an off-white or cream, contrasting with bold orange lettering for the 'CLABBER GIRL' brand name at the top. Below the brand name, there's a smaller inscription that reads 'COPYRIGHTED 1900', indicating an early 20th-century design or production period, although the tin itself might be a later iteration using the original copyrighted artwork. A central pictorial element features an illustration of what appears to be domestic scene, possibly a family gathered around, rendered in a subdued, monochrome palette, likely black and white or sepia tones, enclosed within a decorative border. The phrase 'The DOUBLE ACTING' is printed beneath this image, followed by larger, bold orange letters spelling 'BAKING POWDER' curving along the bottom of the tin. On the left side, partially obscured, 'NET WT. 1 LB. 9 OZ.' is visible, indicating the original contents' weight. The tin shows noticeable signs of age and wear, including discoloration, smudges, and what appears to be rust or corrosion along the rim and possibly other areas, suggesting some exposure to moisture or simply the degradation of the metal over time. The edges of the label appear scuffed and may have small tears or missing pieces, consistent with handling and storage over many years. The overall condition suggests that it is a used, decorative piece rather than a pristine collectible. Its unique charm lies in its historical branding and folk art-like illustration.