Vintage Edward Sharp & Sons Cat Confectionery Tin – Maidstone

Vintage Edward Sharp & Sons Ltd confectionery tin, made in Maidstone, Kent, with a charming image of three fluffy white cats on the lid.

The side is marked “Made in England by Edward Sharp & Sons Ltd of Maidstone Kent” and carries the Royal Arms with the wording “By Appointment Suppliers of Glucose Confectionery to the Late King George VI”. This wording places the tin after the death of George VI in 1952 and is consistent with a mid-20th-century piece.

An appealing collectible for vintage advertising, confectionery-tin or cat enthusiasts.

Condition: Genuine vintage condition with scratches, paint loss, edge wear, tarnishing/oxidation and general age-related marks, particularly around the seams and rims. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.