Vintage Chase & Sanborn Centennial 2-pound coffee tin — one of the most graphic and visually striking tins the brand produced.
The exterior is a bold red, white, blue, and gold drum design featuring a large American bald eagle with shield, banner, and crossed staffs, with "CENTENNIAL" lettered above in a ribbon banner with blue stars.
With America's 250th anniversary coming in 2026, this is exactly the kind of piece that fits a patriotic display, a Fourth of July shelf, or a vintage Americana collection.
Details
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Item: Vintage Chase & Sanborn Centennial 2 lb coffee advertising tin
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Brand: Chase & Sanborn (Standard Brands Inc.)
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Design: Patriotic Centennial — bald eagle with shield on military drum-style body; red, white, blue, and gold
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Era: Likely mid-1960s
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Material: Lithographed steel tin with plastic snap lid
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Colors: Red body, cobalt blue top and bottom bands, yellow gold cross-brace and eagle detail, white banner and eagle head
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Lid: Clear/frosted plastic snap lid — present and functional
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Size / Measurements: 6 inches tall × 5 inches round
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Suggested Use: Patriotic shelf display, Fourth of July decor, vintage Americana collection, advertising tin display, kitchen or workshop storage
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
- Front graphics are vivid — eagle, shield, banner, stars, and "CENTENNIAL" text all sharp and readable
- Red and blue body color bold and bright on the primary display face
- Plastic lid is present and functional
- Tin holds its cylindrical shape well — no significant crushing or warping
- Overall display presence is strong — this is a visually impactful tin
Issues / Wear
- Side seam area shows wear — the vertical seam line has some paint loss and silver metal showing through, visible clearly in side photo; this is the most significant condition issue
- Plastic lid shows light surface scratches and age hazing
- Light scuffs and handling marks on body consistent with age and storage
- Tin is described as great condition by seller; seam wear noted from photos
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Collector's Notes
The Centennial design is the most graphic and collectible of the Chase & Sanborn tin series — the military drum styling with the full bald eagle and shield is a strong piece of mid-century American commercial art. Chase & Sanborn tins in the standard blue and red designs are common; the Centennial drum design is more distinctive and harder to find in solid display condition.
The timing is good for anyone building a patriotic display ahead of America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
A piece that earns its spot on a shelf and actually has something to say when it gets there.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
