Bring a little British pantry nostalgia into your home with this wonderful vintage Lyons Dundee Cake tin, a beautifully timeworn piece of classic English packaging design.
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Made for one of Britain’s most iconic food companies, J. Lyons & Company Ltd, this round tin originally held the much-loved Lyons Dundee Cake – a traditional rich fruit cake famously topped with almonds.
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Today, it makes a superb purely decorative storage tin, perfect for adding instant character to a kitchen shelf, dresser, pantry display, or vintage-inspired interior.
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The design is effortlessly charming: a warm buttery-yellow background with elegant typography reading “LYONS Dundee Cake”, framed by decorative borders that feel unmistakably mid-century. The surface shows authentic age-related wear and patina, giving it that irresistible “found treasure” look that collectors and stylists adore.
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Whether you’re a collector of vintage advertising tins, a lover of old British brands, or simply want a unique storage piece with history and soul — this is a gorgeous addition.
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🏛️ A Little History (J. Lyons & Co.)
J. Lyons & Co. was a household name in Britain for generations, best known for the famous Lyons Tea Rooms and their wide range of cakes, biscuits and confectionery. Their headquarters at Cadby Hall, Kensington, London became central to British food production and retail history.
A fun historical detail: Lyons also played an astonishing role in early computing — they developed LEO (Lyons Electronic Office), one of the world’s first computers used for business operations. So this tin represents not only British culinary heritage, but a fascinating chapter of innovation too.
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📏 Measurements
Approx 16cm diameter
Approx 8cm height
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🎨 Colour / Style Notes
Warm yellow / cream tones
Black detailing and elegant label frame
Classic typography with vintage script
Perfect for: cottagecore interiors, traditional kitchens, pantry styling, tea room décor, vintage shelves
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⭐ Suggested Uses (Decorative Storage)
This tin is ideal for storing:
tea bags / sugar sachets (decorative use)
sewing notions, buttons, ribbons
craft supplies
postcards, ephemera
desk stationery
small keepsakes
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Note: due to age-related wear, we recommend this tin as a decorative storage item rather than for direct food contact.
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✅ Condition Report
This is a genuine vintage tin and shows authentic age-related wear, adding to its character and collectible appeal.
visible scuffs and marks to lid
surface wear throughout consistent with age
areas of oxidation / patina (especially underside)
still displays beautifully and remains structurally sound
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