Vintage Decorative Storage Tin – Walter Williams & Co (London) Ltd Tea Tin

Vintage Decorative Storage Tin – Walter Williams & Co (London) Ltd Tea Tin – “Apollo and the Muses” – Black & White Neoclassical Cameo Style – Mid-Century Caddy – 10cm Cube

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✨ A beautifully theatrical vintage tin, designed to be displayed

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Some vintage tins feel purely functional… and then there are tins like this — elegant, classical, and surprisingly decorative, with artwork reminiscent of neoclassical cameo and Wedgwood-inspired styling.

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This striking cube tin was originally produced for Walter Williams & Co (London) Ltd, holding ½ lb of tea, yet today it shines as a stylish decorative storage box — perfect for the home, studio or office. With its glossy black background and crisp white classical figures, it offers a timeless monochrome aesthetic that suits modern interiors, grandmillennial décor, and heritage-inspired styling alike.

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One panel features the delightful inscription:

“APOLLO AND THE MUSES”

…a gorgeous touch that connects the piece to the arts, mythology and classical beauty.

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⭐ Key Features

Authentic vintage tea tin / caddy

Marked: Walter Williams & Co. (London) Ltd – TEA – ½ LB NETT

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Beautiful black & white neoclassical cameo style decoration

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Classical scenes with garlands, bows and figures

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Decorative enough to use as a display piece or elegant storage tin

Strong cube form with fitted lid

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📏 Size

Approx: 10cm x 10cm x 10cm

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🖤 Styling & Uses (Decorative Storage Ideas)

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This tin is a dream for tasteful storage and display. Use it for:

Teabags / sugar sachets / coffee pods

Keepsakes & sentimental items

Craft supplies (threads, buttons, needles, wax seals)

Desk accessories (paperclips, memory sticks, stamps)

Bathroom storage (cotton buds, hair pins)

A beautiful prop for shelf styling / flat lays / interior shoots

Because it’s cube-shaped, it also stacks beautifully on shelves.

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🕰️ Era / Dating (Best Estimate)

Based on typography, finish and design style, we estimate this tin to date from the mid-20th century (c. 1950s) — an era when packaging often doubled as home décor and tins were made to be reused.

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✅ Condition

Good vintage condition, with honest age-related wear:

surface scuffs and light scratches to the lid (typical of use)

some internal marks consistent with a tea tin

no major dents seen and the shape remains strong and displayable

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📌 Please review photographs closely, as they form part of the description.

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🎁 Perfect For

Vintage tin collectors

Lovers of neoclassical décor

Monochrome interior styling

Wedgwood / classical cameo enthusiasts

Anyone who adores “useful beauty” in the home

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💷 Price

£35

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🌿 Packaging Promise

As always at Objet d’Art Stuff, your vintage treasure will be packed with care using sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging wherever possible, keeping your item safe whilst being kinder to the planet.