Arabia Spice Canisters. Made in Finland

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Posted 12 years ago

JenChapman
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White, spice canisters that are of different sizes.
Dimensions:
Small Canisters 8,5cm x 22,5cm ( nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves)
Large Canister 14cm x 36,5cm (Coffee, sugar, tea, flour, barley, rice)

Looking for any information on the history of these canisters and if they have any worth?

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vetraio50, 12 years ago
Wonderful Jen, I have not seen this design before. I'd say from the thirties. The stencil work was popular during and after the depression. But the the mark should tell all.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/86479-arabia-spice-canisters-made-in-finland?in=activity
A little later then?
vetraio50, 12 years ago
http://www.finnishdesign.com/images/stories/Arabia/Arabia_factorymarkings.pdf
Sorry!
JenChapman, 12 years ago
Thanks for that so interesting:)

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