Rare 1930s Ohio Art Tin Lithograph "History of Transportation" Lunch Pail — Complete 3-Piece Set
$65.00
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Rare 1930s Ohio Art Tin Lithograph "History of Transportation" Lunch Pail — Complete 3-Piece Set
$65.00
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Step back in time with this highly collectible mid-to-late 1930s Ohio Art Company tin lunch pail (Model #49). Unlike most examples found today, this item is a complete 3-piece set, retaining its incredibly rare, original internal metal sandwich/pie divider tray.
This oval pail features a continuous "History of Transportation" lithographed timeline wrapping all the way around its body. The detailed graphics highlight the evolution of modern travel: a pioneer covered wagon, a steam locomotive, a streamlined 1930s automobile, a biplane, a monoplane, and an ocean liner.
Adding to its authentic vintage folk charm, the original young owner neatly scratched his name, "Richard Kirsch", right onto the top of the vibrant red lid—offering a wonderful snippet of local childhood nostalgia.
Product Details & Specifications
• Manufacturer: Ohio Art Company (Bryan, Ohio)
• Era: Circa 1935–1939
• Components: Includes main lithographed oval bucket, original red lid with top handle latch, and the rare original internal drop-in metal tray panel.
• Condition: Good antique condition. The structural tin body and dual swing handles are firm and stable. Side graphics remain exceptionally clear and bright. Exhibits honest surface scratching, oxidation on the handles, and bottom wear consistent with schoolyard use nearly a century ago.