Vintage 1930s Squirrel Confectionery Advertising Tin

A charming original 1930s confectionery tin from The Squirrel Confectionery Co Ltd of Stockport, featuring a beautifully illustrated red squirrel and strong Art Deco influences.

The decorative lid is a wonderful example of early twentieth century commercial artwork, with the squirrel branding giving the tin an instantly recognisable character. At a time when packaging played an important role in attracting customers, designs like this helped turn everyday confectionery into something memorable.

Made in Stockport, the tin also has a lovely connection to Britain’s manufacturing and confectionery heritage. Small advertising tins were practical objects as well as promotional pieces, often finding a second life around the home once their original contents had been used.

The natural patina and signs of use add to its genuine vintage character, while the printed lid remains bright and detailed. These traces of everyday use are part of what makes old advertising tins so appealing, offering a tangible connection to the shops, products and domestic life of an earlier Britain.

A particularly characterful piece for a vintage advertising collection, Art Deco display or shelf of nostalgic British tins. The charming red squirrel makes it a lovely example of the creativity once found in everyday packaging.

Details

Type: Confectionery advertising tin
Maker: The Squirrel Confectionery Co Ltd
Origin: Stockport, England
Era: 1930s
Material: Tin
Design: Red squirrel branding with Art Deco influences
Original Use: Confectionery storage

Condition

Good vintage condition with expected age related wear, surface patina and internal scuffing. The printed lid remains bright and detailed. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.

Shipping

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.

Free UK delivery.

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