On offer is a rare and beautiful antique tin biscuit shop display box, dating to the early–mid 20th century, made from tinplate with a fitted glass viewing lid and original printed Crawford’s advertising labels. Whether you’re a collector of vintage advertising or a lover of soulful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to retail history — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Crafted with practical care and rich in visual character, this Crawford’s biscuit tin once served as a counter display, allowing grocers to present packets of Milk Chocolate Wholemeal biscuits to customers. It now serves equally well as a decorative display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom of Britain’s food history.

📌 Key Features
✅ Genuine tinplate with glass viewing lid – shop display style
✅ Bold Crawford’s branding – “Delightful Biscuits” and original paper label
✅ Maker: William Crawford & Sons, biscuit manufacturers, established Edinburgh 1813, later Liverpool and London
✅ Condition: Wear and patina consistent with age and use; one lid support bracket missing, rusting and loss to surfaces, aged paper label remains visible; glass intact
✅ Impressed “CRAWFORDS” mark to base for authenticity
✅ Includes accurate measurements: approx. 11 × 9 × 9 inches
✅ Rare example — glass-lid shop tins seldom survive in this form

💡 Styling Tip
This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or vintage-modern homes. Style it in a kitchen, café, or retail display, or feature it alongside antique books and advertising memorabilia for a curated, nostalgic look.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful décor
✔️ Collectors of vintage advertising & biscuit tins
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history lover
✔️ Display use in shops, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes
William Crawford & Sons began in Leith, Edinburgh in 1813, producing ship’s biscuits before expanding into sweet varieties. By the late 19th century, the company operated factories in Edinburgh, Liverpool, and London, becoming one of Britain’s most recognised biscuit brands. Crawford’s was later acquired by United Biscuits in 1960.

Glass-lidded tins such as this were used by grocers and confectioners between the 1920s–1940s as shop display containers, allowing customers to view biscuits while keeping them fresh. Surviving examples are scarce due to heavy use and fragility of the glass.

📏 Measurements
• Height: approx. 11 in (28 cm)
• Width: approx. 9 in (23 cm)
• Depth: approx. 9 in (23 cm)

📦 Shipping & International Buyers
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.

⚠️ USA buyers must now pay all customs duty at checkout — not when the item enters the country or upon delivery.

📌 Why It Matters
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

Stock code 021025