Vtg Canco Litho Tin Louis Sherry NY Chocolate Metal Box Advertising 1920s •Empty

Description: *Note: "Best offer" is added because I choose to be flexible with pricing. **I would appreciate serious and reasonable offers only. Do not hesitate to message me with any questions or concerns. Thank you and happy shopping!! Lisa Vtg Canco Litho Tin Louis Sherry NY Chocolate Metal Box Advertising 1920s Empty This is a lovely 1920s Louis Sherry confectionery litho tin that once held 1 lb. of his acclaimed hand packaged chocolates. The pillow pack hinged lid top features Louis Sherry's famous impressed gold signature, New York, Paris which is inside a circle of shaded purple violets and green leaves, the edges are decorated with sprays of ivy leaves. The front and back sides feature a green bowl filled with purple violets surrounded by gold, accented with ivy leaf sprays, the end sides have the ivy sprays surrounding his initials, LS that are encircled in gold. The inside and the underside of the box is gold, the bottom is marked CANCO (inside an oval) it is the trademark of The American Can Company. Although his tins have featured a multitude of different designs throughout the past decades, this vintage tin features the company's classic design that first debuted on opening day of the store. It's the brand's iconic box that still delights chocolate lovers to this day. The origin of Louis Sherry's first 12-piece, chocolate truffle filled tins dates back to 1919 when they were designed as gifts for steamship passengers. They were often given as gifts to kings and queens, sultans and maharajas, princesses and presidents. In wonderful condition with a lovely antique patina, some areas are misshapen/bent. Review all pictures. . Wear is consistent with age and use, the interior is clean with very minor rust. The lid is securely attached with a hinge the opens and closes with ease. Please view all photos to appreciate the beauty, quality and condition of the piece, my photos are part of the description. Overall Dimensions: 2 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W x 4" D HISTORY: Founded in 1881, Louis Sherry Chocolates have been synonymous with New York elegance, luxury, andentrepreneurial spirit for over 140 years. Born into an impoverished family in Vermont, Louis made his way to New York City in the 1860s as a teenager where he worked in the hotel and restaurant industry before starting his own confection shop in the early 1880s. From day one, Louis focused on quality in ingredients, packaging design, and presentation and quickly attracted much acclaim for his sweet treat offerings. A favorite among his retail customers were his assorted chocolate boxes hand-packaged in floral tins that were perfect for gifting and also reuse. A luxury in and of themselves, these tins became a symbol of refined taste and a world-classshopping experience that still remains true to this day. The company was acquired by the Childs Company in 1950, for "more than $2,000,000. **Please note! Any picture props are NOT included. Just the item described is for sale. ** Please be sure to read descriptions and evaluate pictures. Errors do occur, and the pictures should easily verify information. Please feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchase, as I am never troubled to communicate. Your happiness is important to me. If you are unhappy with your purchase, returns are accepted for a refund of the purchase price of your item(s) less a 10% restocking fee when initiated within 30 days of delivery. The customer is responsible for the cost of return shipping. The refund does not include the cost of original shipping of the order to you. Returns after 30 days from delivery are not accepted. The items I sell are not new. They are antique/vintage and have lived previous lives. As such, be aware that minor imperfections and flaws may exist. Normal signs of age/use/wear may be present. I endeavor to describe any and all anomalies, if any, that are present. I do my absolute best to research and identify items correctly and do my best to point out and identify any issues with pieces. Please examine the condition as the photographs are an integral part of our description and supersede any written word. Photographs have been taken under the best lighting. In the belief that it showcases the item best, slight color variations occur.

Price: 46 USD

Location: Sussex, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-25T05:29:02.000Z

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