Vintage Riley’s Toffee Tin – Globe & Shakespeare Memorial Theatres Halifax UK

Key Details:

• Brand: Riley’s Toffee

• Manufacturer: Riley Brothers (Halifax) Ltd., Halifax, England

• Design:

• The Globe Theatre (front and side panels)

• The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre (rear panel)

• Lid features Shakespeare portrait

• Era: Mid-20th Century (likely 1950s–60s)

• Origin: Made in England

• Weight capacity: Marked “1 lb including immediate wrappings / 15 oz net”

Mini Story or Hook:

Step back into mid-century England with this collectible Riley’s Toffee tin featuring charming Shakespearean imagery. The panels show lively scenes from The Globe Theatre and The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, celebrating Britain’s literary heritage while holding sweet treats. A wonderful crossover collectible for lovers of advertising tins, Shakespeare, or English confectionery history.

Condition:

Condition: Fair vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

• Surface wear, scratches, and scattered rusting particularly to base.

• Lid has a bend/warp but still fits.

• Colours remain clear and graphics vibrant.

• Structurally sound with no major dents.

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Postage & Handling:

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