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Tubbs, Lewis & Co.'s "Lady's Own Toilet" pin tin still holds its original Best Pins, Perfect Points inside.
Maker: Tubbs, Lewis & Co. Limited
Materials: Metal tin
Dimensions: 3.25" long, 2.25" wide, 0.5" tall
Origin: London, England
Contents: Original fabric pins (still inside), approx. 25mm (1 inch) long
Era: Antique, 1890s–1910s (estimated)
Condition: Very good antique condition — very minor scratches; no rust or discoloration. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This beautifully decorated flat tin features an English coat of arms and the confident declaration: Best Pins, Perfect Points. The interior reads in part: "Manufactured by Tubbs, Lewis & Co. Limited, London England." It still contains the original perfect-point fabric pins, used for millinery, dressmaking, and garment fastening.
A remarkable gift for the antique tin collector, the textile history enthusiast, or anyone who loves the small objects that defined a well-appointed dressing table.
Made by Tubbs, Lewis & Co. of London, founded in 1854 as a prominent textile and haberdashery firm — "toilet" here comes from the French toile, meaning cloth, with nothing to do with bathrooms.
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