Vintage 1950s Lowney’s Superior Hard Candy 5 lb Tin Pail – Sherbrooke, Quebec

A colourful piece of Canadian confectionery advertising from Lowney’s, featuring bright illustrations of assorted hard candies spilling from a tin pail.

This vintage 5 lb candy tin was produced for Walter M. Lowney Company Limited of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada and features bilingual English/French graphics. One side reads “Superior Hard Candy with Delicious Flavors,” while the reverse reads “Bonbons de Luxe – Saveurs Délicieuses.”

The white background, bold red Lowney’s script, deep blue lettering and colourful candy graphics give this one excellent display appeal. A great piece for collectors of Canadian advertising, candy memorabilia, vintage kitchen décor or general-store tins.

Details

• Brand: Lowney’s
• Product: Superior Hard Candy / Bonbons de Luxe
• Manufacturer: Walter M. Lowney Company Limited
• Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
• Bilingual English/French advertising
• Capacity: 5 lbs net
• Metal construction
• Original removable lid
• Original wire carrying handle
• Approx. 6.25" diameter x 7.25" high
• Empty
• Estimated era: 1950s
• Canadian advertising collectible

Comparable examples are commonly identified as 1950s Lowney’s 5 lb candy tins, and Walter M. Lowney Company records from this period confirm its Canadian operations. Etsy

Condition

Very good vintage display condition overall. The graphics remain bright, colourful and highly readable. There is expected age-related wear including scratches and scuffs to the lid, small areas of paint loss around the rim and edges, light oxidation, and scattered surface marks.

The wire handle and original lid are both present. Interior appears relatively clean for its age. Please review all photos for exact condition.

Pickup and Shipping Information

Local pickup available in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK. Cash accepted for local pickup.

Shipping available throughout Canada and the United States at the buyer’s expense. A $1 shipping deposit is charged at checkout and applied toward the final shipping total. Final shipping cost is calculated after the item is carefully packed and a Canada Post quote is obtained.

Canadian shipped orders may be subject to applicable taxes. U.S. shipped orders are subject to any duties, taxes or tariffs at the buyer’s expense. Interac e-Transfer accepted for shipped orders.

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