{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-squirrel-confections-clear-gums-advertising-tin","title":"Vintage 1930s Squirrel Confections Clear Gums Advertising Tin","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA red squirrel, a cream background and decorative gold lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1930s tin from The Squirrel Confectionery Co Ltd of Stockport was made to hold Clear Gums. Its illustrated squirrel and period typography give the packaging a distinctive identity, with Art Deco influences in the printed design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale background sets off the red squirrel, while surface patina records the tin’s years of use. The lid remains bright and detailed, preserving the artwork that once helped its contents stand out on a shop shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay it with the illustrated lid facing forward beside books or plain ceramics. The cream, red and gold palette brings a warm detail to a kitchen dresser, while the woodland subject offers an unexpected connection to botanical prints and natural history books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of British advertising history with an appealing animal illustration at its centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: The Squirrel Confectionery Co Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Squirrel Confections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Clear Gums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Stockport, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Confectionery advertising tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Red squirrel with decorative lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours: Cream, red and gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal use: Confectionery storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age related wear, surface patina and internal scuffing. The printed lid remains bright and detailed. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece has found a new home. Explore the collection for more vintage pieces to bring personality to yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\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_-_2026-10-04T095356.661.png?v=1791104067","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1930s-squirrel-confections-clear-gums-advertising-tin","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}