Vintage Masailly France Christmas decorations tin, probably 1950s /60s. This lovely tin is adorned with early Victorian scenes of children and adults playing, making snowmen etc A charming item with amazing colours and with holly berries etc.  Some minor age related wear.
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20 cm wide 
7 cm tall 
13 cm depth 
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Massilly's tin history began in 1911 in Massilly, France, when founder Robert Bindschedler repurposed an old mill to electrochemically recover tin from tinplate waste, eventually leading to manufacturing household items and then expanding into specialized food packaging closures like Eurocaps after World War I. Over the decades, the family-owned company grew into a global metal packaging player, known for its innovation in decorative tins, closures, and aerosol cans, while emphasizing sustainability and maintaining its French heritage. 
Key Milestones:
1911: Robert Bindschedler founds the company in Massilly, using electrolysis to process tinplate waste.
Post-WWI: Transition from household items to specialized food packaging closures.
1950s-1970s: Significant growth in closure production, including the development of Twist-type closures through a partnership with Anchor-Hocking.
1962: Signing of an agreement with American Group Anchor-Hocking for manufacturing "Twist" closures.
Present: A global, family-owned leader in metal packaging, operating 25 subsidiaries worldwide, with a strong focus on reusable, recyclable, and sustainable metal solutions. 
Product Evolution:
Early Years: Household tin items.
Mid-20th Century: Specialization in food closures (Eurocaps, screw caps).
Ongoing: Production of decorative tins, industrial pails, and steel aerosol cans. 
Core Values & Global Reach:
Rooted in family values and committed to quality, reliability, and humanity.
A global presence with subsidiaries in 13 countries.
Strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, investing in renewable energy and sustainable practices.
Known for being the only manufacturer offering certified "Origine France Garantie" metal tins.