{"product_id":"vintage-empress-brand-pure-black-currant-jam-tin-canadian-advertising-canco-48-oz","title":"Vintage Empress Brand Pure Black Currant Jam Tin – Canadian Advertising – Canco – 48 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine piece of Canadian grocery and advertising history. This vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpress Brand Pure Black Currant Jam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tin features a rich gold background with large red-and-black Empress lettering and the classic white oval \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pure Black Currant”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpress was a well-known western Canadian food brand associated with Vancouver and was producing jams and preserves by the early 1900s. Historical records show the Empress label was redesigned after the brand was acquired by Canada Safeway in 1940, placing this style in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-20th-century era, likely 1940s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Empress Black Currant Jam was still being advertised in Canadian stores during the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dai.mun.ca\/pdfs\/cbu\/Bulletin12.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eDAI MUN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly nice piece for collectors of Canadian advertising, early grocery packaging, country-store décor, or vintage kitchen 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\u003eEmpress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Pure Black Currant Jam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian advertising tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold lithographed metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed, black and white graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada 48 Fluid Ounces Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can-maker marking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable metal lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\" diameter x 4.75\" 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\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage item, not a reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood authentic vintage condition with considerable character from age and use. There is surface scratching, paint loss, staining, darkening around the upper rim and lid, scattered marks and areas of oxidation. Some green residue\/staining is visible on the bottom and interior. The main \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpress \/ Pure Black Currant Jam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e graphics remain bold and easily readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lid is present, which is important for display and collectibility. Please review all photos closely as they form part of the condition description.\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 is 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 to the final shipping total. Final shipping cost is calculated after the item has been carefully packed and a Canada Post quote 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":50536200011862,"sku":"JM 737","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260926_074050.jpg?v=1790451116","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-empress-brand-pure-black-currant-jam-tin-canadian-advertising-canco-48-oz","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}