Evoking a fantasized Orient in a turquoise and gold palette, this large advertising tin illustrates the refined world of the Muratti's brand. The orientalist design depicts a lively Egyptian dockside scene, typical of late 19th-century iconography. The overall effect evokes colonial exoticism, the quality of oriental tobaccos, and British prestige. Marked "50 Neb-Ka," this generously sized tin boasts a magnificent graphic design, typical of the productions of B. Muratti Sons & Co Ltd (Manchester – London).
✦ Origin: United Kingdom (Manchester – London) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1910 ✦ Dimensions: 14 × 7.5 × 3.5 cm ✦ Material: Polychrome lithographed sheet metal ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Very good condition despite some signs of wear, vibrant colors, well-preserved details
An iconic object of English advertising orientalism – ideal for collectors of antique cigarette boxes or colonial graphic design.
