Antique “Mommy’s Rich Fruity Cake” Tin – Octagonal Lithographed Advertising Tin c.1920–1930s | Vintage Bakery Display | Sentimental Children’s Art
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Bring nostalgic charm and early-20th-century warmth to your home with this delightful antique octagonal “Mommy’s Rich Fruity Cake” tin, dating from around the 1920s–1930s. This beautifully designed advertising tin features sentimental children’s illustrations, wholesome fruit motifs, and historic food branding, capturing the cosy spirit of traditional home baking and early commercial packaging.
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Perfect for collectors of vintage food tins, kitchenalia, and retro bakery advertising, this rare octagonal tin is a charming decorative piece for farmhouse-style kitchens, tearoom displays, rustic interiors, and vintage retail settings.
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Key Features
Original antique cake tin
Octagonal shape – rarer and highly collectible
Lovely lithographed print with classic early-20th-century colours
Adorable children’s imagery labelled “Anticipation” and “Satisfaction”
Charming handwritten-style ingredients panel
Advertising slogan: “Fresh From The Oven”
Wholesome vintage branding — “No Artificial Colouring or Flavouring”
Gold-tone interior with authentic age patina
Ideal for shelf styling, kitchen display, and period home décor
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Design & Historical Appeal
This antique tin perfectly reflects the era’s love for sentimental Victorian-revival art, seen in the warm tones, decorative fruit borders, and charming children's portraits. The message of home comfort, motherly baking and quality ingredients echoes the interwar years when families cherished homemade treats and wholesome produce.
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The unusual eight-sided shape adds further collector interest, reminiscent of premium bakery and confectionery packaging of the early 20th century.
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Dimensions
Approx. 22cm diameter x 10cm depth
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Condition
Good antique condition with expected age-related wear, including minor scuffs and interior scratches, which only enhance its period character and authenticity. Hinged lid closes well and graphics remain attractive and readable. A beautiful display piece.
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Perfect For
Vintage tin collectors
Country kitchens & farmhouse décor
Traditional bakery and tearoom displays
Food-history & ephemera enthusiasts
Cottagecore & nostalgic interiors
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Styling Inspiration
Display on a dresser, pantry shelf, or baking station with:
Mixing bowls
Fruitcake moulds
Wooden spoons & scales
Vintage spice tins
Dried fruit jars & bread boards
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A stunning way to add authentic vintage charm to your home.
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Keywords
Antique cake tin, vintage bakery tin, octagonal tin, lithograph tin, 1920s kitchenalia, early 20th century tin, nostalgic food packaging, sentimental children art, farmhouse kitchen décor, rustic pantry styling, antique advertising tin, cottagecore kitchen.
