The origins of these curiously delicious mints dates back to the days of King George III during the 19th century. With a history of over 200 years, Altoids has recently introduced "The Hall of Curiosity".

Sometimes, it is the Altoids tins that generate more curiosity than the mint itself. For centuries, people have been using these to store all kinds of stuff, some turn it into a make-up kit, while some like to use it as a sewing kit, musicians (specially guitarists) find this to be quite a handy resource, while pot-smokers couldn't have asked for better hiding place.

Altoids has now decided to show fans and crafters their curious side by introducing a new collection of 'Curiously Strong' art, artifacts and relics that takes you through Altoids' history. Not only can you enjoy these nostalgic Altoids tins transformed into a work of art by some well-known artists like Minimiam and Jim Doran, you can also bid for some of these artifacts.

Here are few examples:



Altoids Tin Circus Diarama by Jim Doran


"The Altoids 3-Ring Circus World Tour was the hit traveling show of 1873. Among its acts were a strongman who could bench-press himself, Siberian white tigers that taught the audience how to make a chicken potpie in 30 minutes, and, as the grand finale, a tin of Altoids itself. Diorama inside Altoids tin. Pen & paper, acrylic paint and thread, handcrafted by the remarkable Jim Doran."






See more of Jim’s work at JimDoran.net



The Altoids Executive Desk Set


"A power move without having to move, The Altoids Executive Desk Set is the perfect gift for any captain of industry or lieutenant of carpentry. Antique wood and brass desk set. Approximately 6x9”. Gold-painted Altoids tin. Quill feather pen not included."


























The Altoids Scales of Justice


"Due to safety precautions, administrators of the Altoids Scales of Justice wore safety glasses instead of a blindfold. Being blindfolded, it was found, only made people clumsy. And blind. Brass scale with adjustable fulcrum. One tray, one Altoids tin. Approximately 16" tall."











































You can visit eBay auction directly to bid for these products: http://goo.gl/sE27m. There isn't much time left, so you better hurry!

Check out some more curious artwork, although they not up for auction, but a true and curious Altoids fas will surely enjoy them:































Do visit HallofCuriosity.com to check loads of Curiously Strong art, artifacts and relics, and relive the history of Altoids.

Story of Altoids

"Altoids, the Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Mints, were first produced in England at the turn of the 19th century during the reign of King George III. Smith & Co. (est. 1780), the small London firm that developed the original "curiously strong" recipe, later became part of Callard & Bowser, a prestigious English confectioner founded in 1837.

Altoids peppermints are specially formulated peppermint lozenges many times stronger than ordinary mints. Their curious strength comes from the more than generous use of real peppermint oil, as prescribed in the original recipe developed by Smith & Co. at the turn of the 19th century. 

Today, all Altoids varieties including: Peppermint, wintergreen, Spearmint, Liquorice, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Creme de Menthe are made to the same exacting standards as the original Altoids recipe developed more than 200 years ago."