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September 17, 2011 Auction Catalog
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Lot of Three: Maryland Oyster Tins
September 17, 2011 Maryland Auction
Lot #: 20Price Realized: $57.50 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).
Three Maryland Oyster Tins, 20th century, a small "G and E BRAND / OYSTERS / MT VERNON PACKING CO / MT VERNON, MD" tin with depiction of a docked oystering boat with lighthouse in the background; a tin featuring advertising for "Famous / PEARL / BRAND / Chesapeake Bay / OYSTERS / McNASBY OYSTER CO / ANNAPOLIS, MD" with design of a string of pearls; and a tin featuring a large oyster design with advertising "BAY SHORE / BRAND / Fresh / OYSTERS / W.H. HARRIS SEAFOOD, INC. / CHESTER, MD". All include original tins. G and E oyster tin with some discoloration to surface and wear to base and rim. Pearl oyster tin with a few dents and some wear. H (of pearl oyster tin) 7 1/2".
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