Vintage 1930s Thorne’s Assorted Toffee Tin, Leeds

Illustrated figures, floral details and a dark background with gold accents.

This original 1930s confectionery tin was produced by Henry Thorne & Co Ltd of Leeds. Its printed design combines nursery style figures with flowers, while the lettering records the assorted toffees it once held.

The hinged lid and decorated sides give it interest from several angles. Fading, surface wear and areas of oxidation soften the graphics, leaving the texture of a piece that has been handled and kept over many decades.

Display it on a kitchen dresser beside plain pottery, or place it among books on a shelf where the illustrated lid can be seen. Its dark colouring works well with warm wood and contemporary ceramics, adding pattern without dominating the arrangement.

A piece of British packaging history for someone drawn to vintage illustration and unusual everyday objects.

Details & dimensions

Maker: Henry Thorne & Co Ltd
Brand: Thorne’s Assorted Toffee
Origin: Leeds, England
Era: 1930s
Type: Confectionery advertising tin
Material: Tin
Decoration: Printed figures, flowers and lettering
Colours: Dark blue with gold and multicoloured details
Closure: Hinged lid

Height: Approximately 7 cm
Width: Approximately 13 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with wear, fading and areas of oxidation consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Shipping

Carefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.

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