Vintage Lyons French Coffee Tin Coffee & Chicory Mixture | Cadby Hall London W14

Vintage Lyons French Coffee Tin Coffee & Chicory Mixture | Cadby Hall London W14 | Mid-Century Kitchenalia

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Overview

A wonderfully timeworn original Lyons French Coffee tin, complete with its distinctive blue and white striped design and bold mid-century typography.

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Produced by J. Lyons & Co. Ltd, one of Britain’s most iconic food and catering companies, this tin once held a traditional coffee and chicory mixture—a staple of British kitchens before the rise of instant coffee.

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With its Cadby Hall, London W14 address proudly printed to the side, this piece offers a tangible link to the golden age of Lyons tea shops and everyday domestic life.

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Date

Circa 1950s–1960s

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Maker

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd, Cadby Hall, London W14

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Dimensions (approx.)

Height: 11 cm

Diameter: 9 cm

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Design Features

Classic blue and white striped “awning” design

Bold red LYONS branding panel

Decorative script typography: “French Coffee”

Original printed preparation instructions to lid

Half-pound net capacity marking

Authentic period packaging for coffee & chicory blend

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Condition

A genuine vintage piece with visible age and character:

Noticeable rusting to base and lid rim

Surface wear, scratches, and paint loss throughout

Age-related spotting and patina

Interior shows signs of age and previous use

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This is a decorative, well-loved example, not a pristine collector-grade tin — but full of charm and authenticity.

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Why We Love It

This is British kitchen nostalgia at its best.

The striped design evokes Lyons’ famous tea shops, while the reference to coffee and chicory speaks to a time when ingredients were stretched, adapted, and savoured differently.

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It’s the kind of piece that adds instant warmth and story to a space — whether styled on a shelf, in a kitchen vignette, or as part of a vintage advertising collection.

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Styling Ideas

Perfect for:

Vintage kitchen displays

Café or coffee shop décor

Prop styling for photography

Industrial / rustic interiors

Collectors of British advertising tins

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Shipping & Packaging

Your item will be carefully packed using sustainable, protective materials to ensure safe delivery.

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Important Information

This is a vintage item and is sold for decorative purposes only.

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Disclaimer

All descriptions are given to the best of our knowledge but cannot be relied upon as fact.