Vintage 1920s–30s Harvino Toffee Christmas Tin – Harry Vincent Ltd, Birmingham – Santa & Children – Rare Festive Collectible (10 × 8 × 5 cm)
-
Bring a touch of true vintage Christmas magic into your home with this charming 1920s–30s Harvino Toffee tin by Harry Vincent Ltd, the famous Birmingham confectioners behind Blue Bird Toffees. Bursting with nostalgic festive cheer, this small curved-lid tin features a joyful lithographed scene of Santa Claus surrounded by excited children, all rendered in the bold, playful style typical of interwar British advertising.
-
The sides of the tin are equally delightful: a parade of dancing and musical children on a vibrant red background, together with the slogan “Take the Home Sweet Home”. It’s a wonderful reminder of the era when Christmas treats came packaged in keepsake tins designed to be treasured long after the sweets had been enjoyed.
-
At 10cm × 8cm × 5cm, this tin is a beautifully compact decorative piece – perfect for display on a Christmas mantel, tucked into a festive vignette, or added to a seasonal tin collection. Its age-related wear, light scuffing, and interior patina only enhance its authentic vintage charm.
---
✨ Key Features
Original 1920s–30s Harvino Toffee tin
Made by Harry Vincent Ltd, Birmingham, one of Britain’s most collectible confectionery tin makers
Wonderful curved lid featuring Santa and children in festive artwork
Vibrant red sides with dancing, musical children
Slogan: “Take the Home Sweet Home”
Hinged lid in good working order
Beautifully aged patina inside and out
-
Compact size: 10 × 8 × 5 cm
-
A superb Christmas display piece or gift for a tin collector
---
🎁 Perfect For
Christmas decorating & seasonal styling
Vintage tin collectors
Lovers of nostalgic British advertising
Shelf displays, mantels, under-tree staging
A charming addition to festive photography or shop styling
-
The perfect small Christmas gift with genuine 1930s magic
---
🎅 Condition
This tin has genuine age-related wear across the surface, including scuffs to the lid illustration and interior oxidation, all consistent with its 90+ years of history. The colours remain appealing and the graphics clear, making it a very displayable example.
