Toffee tin
Category
Toys
Date
1888 - 1960 (approximate; based on period during which nurseries in use)
Materials
Measurements
110 mm (Height); 95 mm (Diameter)
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Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1290117
Summary
Thorne's Toffee tin. Tin painted as if miniature circular house; base covered with painted scenes of doors and windows with children with animals; lid painted with red tiles sky window and pair of bluebirds. Base marked with "The World's Premier Toffee: Thorne's, Leeds, England." Lid fixed onto base and filled with wooden beads, stones, or similar items, possibly to create musical rattle for child.