Vintage Ucal Brand Zinc Ointment Tin – Chemist's Advertising Collectible
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Add a touch of vintage charm to your collection with this original Ucal Brand Zinc Ointment tin, a wonderful relic from the early to mid-20th century. Featuring classic period typography and styling, this small tin was once sold exclusively by qualified chemists and housed a traditional zinc-based skin ointment.
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The round, lidded tin is finished in a deep blue with a bold cream and gold label, lightly distressed with age for an authentic patina. Inside, the tin retains traces of its original lacquered finish, while the back shows typical wear and oxidation that only adds to its vintage character.
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Details:
Brand: Ucal
Product: Zinc Ointment B.P.
Material: Lithographed tinplate
Era: Circa 1930s–1950s
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Dimensions: Approx 5cm diameter x 2cm depth
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Condition: Good vintage condition with surface wear, light rusting on reverse, and minor scratches consistent with age and use.
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This charming little piece is ideal for collectors of vintage pharmacy items, advertising memorabilia, or tinware, and it displays beautifully in a vintage apothecary, bathroom, or medical-themed decor setting.
