Vintage English Red Floral Biscuit Tin / Storage Container ( Cadburys roses?)
This is a lovely piece of vintage English tinware, The scalloped shape and the simple base mark give us some useful clues.
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Vintage English Red Floral Biscuit Tin / Storage Container
( Cadburys roses?)
Made in England – Mid-20th Century Kitchenalia
This charming vintage tin container is a beautifully decorative example of mid-20th century English kitchen storage. Finished in a rich red with subtle vertical striping, the tin is decorated with bold stylised roses in gold and black, creating a striking floral motif on both the lid and sides.
The softly scalloped rectangular shape gives the tin a slightly Art Deco influenced silhouette, while the warm colour palette reflects the cheerful kitchen aesthetics popular in British homes during the 1940s–1960s. Pieces like this were commonly used for biscuits, sweets, tea, or small household items.
Turning the tin over reveals a simple stamped base reading “Container – Made in England.” This type of generic export or wholesale mark was frequently used by British tin manufacturers who produced tins for a wide range of confectionery companies and retailers rather than printing a specific brand name. Many tins like this were sold pre-filled with biscuits or confectionery, while others were supplied as decorative household storage containers.
Although the exact manufacturer is not identified,( possibly Cadburys roses ?)Britain had a thriving tinplate industry throughout the 20th century, with companies such as Metal Box Company, Barringer Wallis & Manners, and various regional tin printers producing decorative containers for the food and household trade.
Today, tins like this are loved for their nostalgic charm and practical reuse. It makes a delightful decorative piece for a vintage kitchen, sewing room, or craft space and is perfect for storing biscuits, tea bags, sewing notions, or keepsakes.
Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use.
Some paint loss and patina around the lid edges and corners, which adds to its authentic vintage character.
Approximate Date
Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1960s)
Price Guide
£16 – £22
Recommended listing price: £18
Why We Love It
A wonderfully cheerful piece of English kitchenalia — simple, practical, and full of mid-century charm.
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