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Tin box

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Top of lid states The Public Benefit Boot Company

                           Branches Everywhere---3 Gold medals awarded  (Showing 3 medals), one saying buy===Benefit-----Boots.  Comfort Consistency Cheapness.  Two listings of the branches. Colors of lid, green, red, white, outline of box in gold, inside all gold. Sides: Boots  Benefit Brands  Shoes. Front & Back, picture of head offices & warehouse,  St Pauls   St Leeds. And as I stated in distinguishing marks, date 1816, reg. telegraphic etc.   Stamped on bottom: CONTAINER

                                                         MADE IN ENGLAND.

Category Other
Medium Tin?
Distinguishing marks Trademark "BENFIT" Proprietors & Manufacturers - Container Made in England
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 7"x5 1/2"x3 1/2"
Weight 8 oz.
History I have had it for years. Do not know where or when I came by it. On one side of the picture it has REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS BENEFIT LEEDS NATIONAL TELEPHONE 1816.
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