This vintage Mackintosh's Quality Street confectionery tin is a brilliant piece of British social history, dating from the early 1970s. Produced at the historic Caley’s factory site by John Mackintosh & Sons Ltd. in Norwich, England, it marks a fascinating era in British manufacturing. The front features the iconic, highly stylized 1970s rendition of the brand’s signature characters, "Major Quality" and "Miss Sweet," riding a vibrant green horse-drawn carriage past colorful townhouses. A definitive collector's detail is the dual imperial and metric weight label on the front (15¼ oz / 432g), which notes the transition period toward metrication in the UK.
Unlike the more common wide, flat family tins, this harder-to-find tall cylindrical format makes a highly decorative and functional addition to a vintage kitchen display, ideal for holding utensils, crafting supplies, or pens.
Condition
The tin is in good condition, with the vibrant lithograph graphics remaining bright, clean, and full of character. There is some honest, age-related surface wear and light tarnishing to the bright metal base and interior, which only adds to its authentic mid-century charm.
Dimensions
Height: 13.5cm
Diameter: 10cm