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MARINE MEDICAL TIN BOX "EMPRESS OF ASIA - HEROIN & COCAINE"

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MARINE MEDICAL TIN BOX "EMPRESS OF ASIA - HEROIN & COCAINE"

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Black painted heavy duty tin box with brass lock (no key) and white lettering: "Canadian Pacific Line, 1913 Empress of Asia, Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering, Scotland, 16909 tons, 1,280 Passengers" and on the face in red and green over ochre labels "Heroin" & "Cocaine". 12 1/2" x 16" x 30 1/2", worn, dented.

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MARINE MEDICAL TIN BOX "EMPRESS OF ASIA - HEROIN & COCAINE"

Name: MARINE MEDICAL TIN BOX \"EMPRESS OF ASIA - HEROIN & COCAINE\"
SKU: 130459867
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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