{"product_id":"vintage-paper-fasteners-tin-early-20th-century-stationery","title":"Vintage Paper Fasteners Tin Early 20th Century Stationery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA characterful vintage paper fasteners tin dating from the early to mid twentieth century, with worn gold, yellow and navy typography and a practical thumb indent opening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally made for keeping paper fasteners organised, this little metal tin is a lovely example of the thoughtfully designed stationery and desk accessories once found in traditional offices. Even everyday items were often given distinctive typography and branding, turning practical storage into something with its own visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aged finish and worn lettering give the tin a wonderfully authentic appearance, reflecting years of use at a desk or in an office drawer. Its small size and slim proportions make it particularly appealing as a piece of everyday history, rather than simply a container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maker appears to be possibly Merean, although this is not confirmed. The original graphics and functional design remain the real attraction, offering a glimpse into the quieter side of twentieth century commercial and office life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming little piece for a stationery collection, vintage desk display or study, with plenty of character in its worn typography and practical design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Stationery advertising tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Possibly Merean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Early to mid twentieth century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Metal tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Use: Paper fasteners storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: Thumb indent opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Gold, yellow and navy typography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with worn lettering and age related wear. Structurally sound. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis one has found a new home. Discover more carefully curated vintage finds in this collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/british-curiosities\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid #000000; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003eBrowse Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384201728324,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-20T102417.322.png?v=1787217887","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-paper-fasteners-tin-early-20th-century-stationery","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}