A charming 1930s Rileys Toffee advertising tin featuring a wonderfully illustrated Little Red Riding Hood, with colourful period graphics and the natural patina of age.
Dating from the 1930s, this original Rileys Toffee tin is a lovely example of the golden age of British confectionery advertising, when packaging was designed to catch the eye and make everyday products feel part of a wider story.
The Little Red Riding Hood illustration gives this particular tin its real character. The colourful printed decoration has the unmistakable charm of early twentieth century advertising, while the naturally aged surface brings a lovely sense of authenticity and history.
Once associated with sweets and treats, advertising tins like this were often kept and reused long after their original contents had disappeared. Today, this one makes an especially appealing decorative piece, whether displayed amongst vintage kitchenalia, old tins and advertising pieces or simply enjoyed for its nostalgic illustrated design.
There is something particularly evocative about the combination of confectionery advertising and a familiar childhood story. Little Red Riding Hood gives this otherwise everyday object a wonderfully playful quality, making it a piece that catches the eye and invites a closer look.
A characterful piece of 1930s British advertising with nostalgic charm, beautiful illustration and plenty of storage story.
Details
Type: Advertising tin
Maker: Rileys Toffee
Material: Metal
Era: 1930s
Design: Little Red Riding Hood
Use: Display and storage
Dimensions
Height: 3 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Condition
Vintage condition with age related wear throughout, including surface marks and wear to the printed design. The tin remains structurally sound. There is a scratch to the bottom left of the tin lid, as shown in the photographs and video.
Please study the photographs and video carefully as they form part of the description.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
