Vintage London Street Sign Novelty Tin – Chocolate, Coffee & Tea Theme (c.1990s–2000s)
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Add a touch of quirky London charm to your home with this vintage novelty tin, designed in the style of the city’s famous street nameplates.
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This round tin features playful foodie street names:
Chocolate Close NC2 – Sweet Dreams
Coffee Crescent NW7 – Rise and Shine
Tea Time Terrace WC6 – Pop the Kettle On
Break Time Bridge EC2 – Put Your Feet Up
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Made in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this was originally a gift tin for chocolates or biscuits and now makes a fantastic retro storage container or collectible display piece. The bold design mimics authentic London street signs, making it especially appealing to fans of London memorabilia, novelty packaging, or vintage kitchenware.
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Details:
Material: Tinplate
Shape: Round with slip-on lid
Colour: Blue with white label design and black/red lettering
Condition: Vintage condition with some surface scratches, light wear, and age-related marks inside (see photos). The lid fits well and the graphics remain clear.
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Approximate size: 20cm diameter x 10cm height
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Why you’ll love it:
Fun London street sign theme
Great for storing biscuits, sweets, tea bags, or trinkets
Collectible retro advertising tin with crossover appeal for kitchenware and city memorabilia fans
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 Collectors’ note: Quirky tins like this make brilliant talking points and are ideal for anyone who loves London nostalgia, retro kitchen storage, or unusual chocolate and biscuit tins.