Vintage John Mackintosh & Sons Hexagonal Toffee Tin – English Village Scene, c. 1935–45
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This charming vintage Mackintosh’s toffee tin was produced by John Mackintosh & Sons Ltd., Halifax, England, between the mid-1930s and early 1940s. Distinctive for its hexagonal shape, it features a beautifully printed English village street scene on the lid — a nostalgic image of half-timbered houses, cobbled lanes, and two figures in period dress beneath a church tower.
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The warm red background contrasts with the muted tones of the architecture, typical of the interwar British lithographic style. Around the sides runs a soft brown floral pattern with the wording “John Mackintosh & Sons Ltd. Halifax, England” and “Printed in England.” The interior retains its original tin finish with light age patina, adding to its authenticity.
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These decorative tins were originally sold filled with Mackintosh’s famous toffee — “the toffee de luxe” — and often gifted at Christmas. Today, they remain highly collectable examples of British confectionery packaging design, evoking the cosy domestic charm of pre-war Britain.
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Details
Maker: John Mackintosh & Sons Ltd., Halifax, England
Date: c. 1935–45
Material: Lithographed tinplate
Shape: Hexagonal with lift-off lid
Design: English village scene; brown floral sides
Markings: “Printed in England” / “John Mackintosh & Sons Ltd., Halifax”
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and age patina consistent with use
Size: Approx. 12 cm across × 5 cm high
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Collectors’ Notes
Pre-1950s Mackintosh tins are sought after for their bold colours and period artwork. This example captures a quintessential slice of English life in miniature — ideal for collectors of vintage advertising tins, British confectionery memorabilia, or interwar design.
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Price Guide
£25.00
(Includes sustainable recycled packaging. Age-related wear as shown; photographs are not digitally enhanced.)