A beautifully characterful vintage advertising tin produced by Cook & Co. Manchester Ltd., originally used to house ring travellers for the Lancashire textile industry. Dating from approximately the 1930s–1950s, this piece is a wonderful survivor from Britain’s industrial and decorative past.
The tin features a striking Art Nouveau–influenced design, with an angelic figure poised against a rich green ground, framed by flowing botanical motifs and warm earthy tones. The illustrative style reflects the lingering romance of late Art Nouveau aesthetics, combined with the confident graphic language of early 20th-century commercial packaging.
With its compact proportions, timeworn surface and beautifully aged patina, this tin makes a lovely decorative accent - perfect for display on a shelf, desk or within a curated cabinet of curiosities. A particularly appealing piece for collectors of vintage tins, textile memorabilia or decorative advertising ephemera.
Product details:
Maker: Cook & Co. Manchester Ltd.
Origin: England
Era: Circa 1930s–1950s
Original use: Ring travellers for textile spinning machinery
Material: Tinplate
Design style: Art Nouveau–influenced commercial illustration
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related wear, surface marks and areas of patina consistent with its working life. These signs of wear only add to the charm and authenticity of the piece. Please see images and video for close-up detail.
