Vintage-Style Wrigley's Spearmint Chewing Gum Collector's Tin
Advertising Collectibles / Tobacciana & Tins

Vintage-Style Wrigley's Spearmint Chewing Gum Collector's Tin

This is a rectangular metal collector’s tin designed to hold Wrigley’s Spearmint chewing gum, likely originating from the German market as evidenced by the German text on the reverse. The tin features a hinged lid construction with rounded corners and a white base color. The lid is decorated with a nostalgic, mid-century modern style illustration showing a line of smiling women in winter attire (beanies and blue outfits) carrying oversized packs of Wrigley’s Spearmint gum along a road, accompanied by the slogan 'Carry the big fresh flavor... Wherever you go... Whatever you do'. The back of the tin contains technical specifications including a barcode (4009900420884), the total weight of 182g, and a contents description of 2x7 packs for a total of 35 strips. It also includes mandatory safety warnings in German stating 'ACHTUNG: DIES IST KEIN SPIELZEUG!' (Warning: This is not a toy). The overall condition appears to be good with some minor age-related yellowing and faint scratching on the surface. These tins were frequently produced as promotional items or special gift packaging during the late 20th to early 21st century to evoke a retro aesthetic.

Estimated Value

$10.00-$20.00

Basic Information

Category

Advertising Collectibles / Tobacciana & Tins

Appraised On

April 6, 2026

Estimated Value

$10.00-$20.00

Item Description

This is a rectangular metal collector’s tin designed to hold Wrigley’s Spearmint chewing gum, likely originating from the German market as evidenced by the German text on the reverse. The tin features a hinged lid construction with rounded corners and a white base color. The lid is decorated with a nostalgic, mid-century modern style illustration showing a line of smiling women in winter attire (beanies and blue outfits) carrying oversized packs of Wrigley’s Spearmint gum along a road, accompanied by the slogan 'Carry the big fresh flavor... Wherever you go... Whatever you do'. The back of the tin contains technical specifications including a barcode (4009900420884), the total weight of 182g, and a contents description of 2x7 packs for a total of 35 strips. It also includes mandatory safety warnings in German stating 'ACHTUNG: DIES IST KEIN SPIELZEUG!' (Warning: This is not a toy). The overall condition appears to be good with some minor age-related yellowing and faint scratching on the surface. These tins were frequently produced as promotional items or special gift packaging during the late 20th to early 21st century to evoke a retro aesthetic.

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