{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-squirrel-confectionery-advertising-tin","title":"Vintage 1930s Squirrel Confectionery Advertising Tin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA charming original 1930s confectionery tin from The Squirrel Confectionery Co Ltd of Stockport, featuring a beautifully illustrated red squirrel and strong Art Deco influences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Confectionery advertising tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: The Squirrel Confectionery Co Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Stockport, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Red squirrel branding with Art Deco influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Use: Confectionery storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis one has found a new home. Discover more carefully curated vintage finds in this collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/british-curiosities\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid #000000; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003eBrowse Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55280150511940,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-20T101856.269.png?v=1787217573","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1930s-squirrel-confectionery-advertising-tin","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}