Vintage Dairy Crest Wheal Rose Clotted Cream Tin – ¼ lb Cornish Cream Pot

Vintage Dairy Crest Wheal Rose Clotted Cream Tin – ¼ lb Cornish Cream Pot – Scorrier Cornwall – Mid Century Kitchenalia

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Why We Love It

There’s something quietly special about this piece. A humble little cream pot, once filled with rich Cornish clotted cream, now carrying with it the story of rural dairies, cream teas, and a slower, more local way of life.

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From Wheal Rose Dairies in Scorrier, Cornwall, this tin would have once held a quarter pound of clotted cream—likely sold locally or even sent by post. It speaks of farmhouse kitchens, seaside holidays, and the enduring ritual of scones, jam, and cream.

A true slice of Cornish heritage—simple, functional, and beautifully evocative.

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Description

A vintage metal clotted cream container with original lid, branded:

“Dairy Crest”

“Wheal Rose Dairies, Scorrier Cornwall”

“Clotted Cream – ¼ lb Net”

The lid features pressed lettering, a lovely tactile detail typical of mid-century dairy packaging. The body retains its original printed label in a soft cream tone with deep brown typography.

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This is a genuine piece of British dairy history, likely dating to the 1940s–1960s, from a time when regional dairies supplied local communities and beyond.

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Measurements (approx.)

Height: ~6–7 cm

Diameter: ~7–8 cm

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Age

Estimated mid 20th century (c.1940s–1960s)

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Condition

Structurally sound with original lid

Age-related wear throughout

Surface marks, scuffs, and patina consistent with use

Interior shows signs of historic use (as expected for a cream container)

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Light wear to printed exterior

A wonderfully honest example with authentic ageing—exactly what you’d hope for.

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Perfect For

Kitchenalia & advertising tin collectors

Rustic / farmhouse kitchen styling

Cornish or coastal interiors

Display with other vintage food packaging

Prop styling or photography

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A Little History

Wheal Rose Dairies, based in Scorrier, Cornwall, was part of a network of regional producers supplying traditional clotted cream—an iconic West Country delicacy with centuries of heritage.

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These small tins were designed for practicality, keeping cream fresh while allowing easy transport—sometimes even posted to customers further afield.

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With the later involvement of Dairy Crest, pieces like this reflect a transitional moment in British food production, where small local dairies began merging into larger national systems.

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Important Information

The description of this item is given to the best of our knowledge but cannot be relied upon as accurate.