{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-lowney-s-superior-hard-candy-5-lb-tin-pail-sherbrooke-quebec","title":"Vintage 1950s Lowney’s Superior Hard Candy 5 lb Tin Pail – Sherbrooke, Quebec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colourful piece of Canadian confectionery advertising from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLowney’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring bright illustrations of assorted hard candies spilling from a tin pail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage 5 lb candy tin was produced for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalter M. Lowney Company Limited of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features bilingual English\/French graphics. One side reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Superior Hard Candy with Delicious Flavors,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the reverse reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bonbons de Luxe – Saveurs Délicieuses.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLowney’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Superior Hard Candy \/ Bonbons de Luxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalter M. Lowney Company Limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual English\/French advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 lbs net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal removable lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wire carrying handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.25\" diameter x 7.25\" high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEstimated era: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian advertising collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1857076467\/vintage-1950s-lowneys-superior-hard?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eEtsy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wire handle and original lid are both present. Interior appears relatively clean for its age. Please review all photos for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cash accepted for local pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping available throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada and the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the buyer’s expense. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1 shipping deposit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterac e-Transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accepted for shipped orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay’s Mercantile Motto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJAY’S MERCANTILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536200863830,"sku":"JM 738","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260926_073947.jpg?v=1790451375","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-1950s-lowney-s-superior-hard-candy-5-lb-tin-pail-sherbrooke-quebec","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}