A royal with his harem on the lid, Persian couples at leisure around the sides — a Ben Rickert bath tin.
Maker: Ben Rickert Inc.
Materials: Metal tin
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter, 4.75" tall
Origin: Wayne, New Jersey, USA
Era: Vintage, 1970s
Condition: Vintage, used — good; exterior very nice; significant rust inside — display only, not for food; original label on bottom; now empty. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
His Benature line came in beautifully illustrated tins featuring miniature reproductions of famous artworks, and this cylinder is a striking example: a richly detailed Persian court scene on the lid. The original paper label on the bottom identifies the Benature Bath Foam that once lived inside.
A rare and unusual piece for the art tin collector, the bath product memorabilia enthusiast, or anyone drawn to Persian-inspired décor.
Ben Rickert Inc. was founded in 1970 by Benjamin Douglas Rickert after years at Yardley of London, distributing luxury bath and body products to stores like Bloomingdale's in New York.
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