Tin container, Thistle et al, C 1910

Physical description

Small black tin made by Nobel. Holds 100 detonators. Painted black with white printing.

Inscriptions & markings

On front side of tin "6 6" On rear side of tin "6 6" On lid of tin "NOBEL No.6 100 detonators for high explosives Alfred Nobel (Picture of thistle flower) THISTLE BRAND Manufactured in Australia GLASGOW" On left hand side and right hand side of tin "Must be handled with great care and kept dry. The composition must not be scratched or pricked with a pin, nail, knife or other hard substance. as any act of this kind may cause explosion."

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