Vintage Aladdin Vacuum Food Jar Thermos 425ml Canada 1970s Mod Plaid

Key Details

• Item: Vacuum Insulated Food Jar / Thermos

• Brand: Aladdin

• Origin: Canada (Aurora, Ontario)

• Year / Era: Circa late 1960s – early 1970s

• Model / Markings:

  • Cup No. 240

  • Stopper No. 44

  • Filler No. 040A

• Capacity: 425 ml

• Materials: Plastic exterior with glass vacuum liner

• Finish: Matte cream plastic with printed geometric pattern

• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro

• Theme: Vintage kitchen • Picnicware • 1970s nostalgia

Mini Story

There’s something deeply nostalgic about an Aladdin food jar — the kind that brings to mind school lunches, road trips, and thermoses packed with soup on cold mornings. This vintage example, made in Canada and finished in a bold mid-century geometric plaid, is a wonderful snapshot of late-1960s to early-1970s design. Practical yet playful, it’s a standout piece whether displayed in a retro kitchen or added to a thermos collection. A genuine survivor from the golden age of everyday design.

Condition

Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition

• Clean interior with no visible cracks to the liner

• Lid/cup, stopper, and base all present and fit correctly

• Light surface marks and minor age wear consistent with vintage use

• Pattern remains bright and well-defined

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Postage & Handling

📦 Carefully wrapped and securely packaged to ensure safe arrival
🚚 Dispatched within 1–2 business days of cleared payment
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📍 Local pickup available from Vintage HQ Heidelberg, Victoria
🌍 International shipping available on request

Returns & Authenticity

• All items are sold as described

• Returns accepted only if an item has been significantly misrepresented

• This is a genuine vintage item — not a reproduction

Important Information

• Vintage items may show signs of age and use, which add to their character

• Vintage food containers may not meet modern safety standards

• Colours may vary slightly due to lighting or screen settings

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