{"product_id":"antique-advertising-lyons-treasure-chest-food-storage-tin-confectionery-c-1920","title":"Antique Advertising Lyons Treasure Chest Food Storage Tin \/ Confectionery c.1920","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Advertising Lyons Treasure Chest Food Storage Tin \/ Confectionery c.1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eA collectible\u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e advertising tin produced for \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLyons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the early 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThis tin was designed as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e“Treasure Chest” confectionery container\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally used to hold sweets or confectionery items and sold as part of a novelty promotional range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe tin features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"585\"\u003evivid pirate treasure scene inside the lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing pirates discovering buried treasure on a tropical island with a ship anchored offshore. The bright, bold colourful illustration captures the playful advertising style of early 20th-century confectionery packaging and would have appealed to children at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThe exterior shows the original advertising text for \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e“Lyons Treasure Chest – Food Storage \/ Confectionery Assortment – London.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eJ. Lyons \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e was a famous British food and catering company founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e1884 in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLondon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best known for its nationwide chain of tea rooms and high-quality confectionery, the company produced biscuits, chocolates and sweets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of antique advertising or adding rustic farmhouse decor to your home, this tin will look great displayed in any interior. Perfect for adding character to your kitchen at home or charm to a retail space such as a sweet shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 23cm X 15.5cm \/\/ Height 13cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: With wear consistent with age. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 8639 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52822499950934,"sku":"227252284474","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/57_027ab7c4-afd6-4e80-ac28-bfba5d0a578e.jpg?v=1773471374","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-advertising-lyons-treasure-chest-food-storage-tin-confectionery-c-1920","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}