BEAUTIFUL WOMAN PORTRAIT ADVERTISING TIN TIP TRAY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS WHITESELL

Description

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN PORTRAIT ADVERTISING TIN TIP TRAY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS WHITESELL
This is a lithographed advertising tin tip tray made by an unknown maker, but possibly one of the former Coshocton, Ohio firms.
It is an advertising piece and has the following wording printed in dark brown on a tan background around the rim of the tray: “PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS” and “ABSOLUTE COMFORT” and “J. F. Whitesell & Son”.
It features the portrait of a beautiful young woman (After the original painting “Clementine” by German artist Conrad Keisel) in the center.
This piece has been in my personal collection since 1997.
This one has the no identifying markings, as to the maker, as far as I can see.
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Age and Condition
Circa 1907.
I would call this tip tray as being in very good to excellent condition.
I believe there is a grading system for these lithographed tin pieces but I am unfamiliar with it.
Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item.
I don’t see any of the expected “alligatoring” to the finish over the portrait area of the tray and this portion of the tray looks to be near mint to me.
There are some minor chips/ loss to the paint on the front side rim – see the photos.
The obverse shows some chips / loss to the paint around the back side of rim and just some minor paint loss / signs of wear to the backside paint – see the photos.
The colors on the portrait look bright and vibrant to me and I see no evidence of fading or discoloration.
I have owned the tray since 1997 but have never tried to clean it in any way.
I see no dents to the metal.
Overall, a very nice tip tray in super condition for its age.
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Approximate Dimensions
About 4.1875” (10.6 cm) in diameter and sits about .375” (1 cm) off the table.
Approximate Weight
About .875 ounce (26 grams).
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