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• Brand / Advertising: David Lauder & Sons, Ltd.
• Product: Lauder\'s Scotch Shortbread (Made at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland)
• Era: Circa 1950s – 1960s
• Design: Rich red, green, and yellow diagonal tartan plaid lithographed pattern across the lid and sides. Features a prominent yellow central medallion with a red graphic map silhouette of Scotland.
Approximate Dimensions:
• Length: ~10 inches
• Width: ~5 inches
• Height: ~1.75 inches
(Measured accurately against a Home Depot yardstick in listing photos).
Condition Description:
This tin is in Fair to Good Vintage Condition with genuine, rustic age wear.
• Exterior Lid & Sides: The lithograph graphics remain bright, colorful, and clearly legible. Shows normal vintage surface wear including light scratches, minor paint nicks along the lid margins, and a few small spots of surface rust (see photos).
• Underside Base: The bottom face displays moderate paint loss, rubbing, and a small patch of light corrosion near the center.
• Interior: Shows heavy uniform dark rust oxidation and scaling across the entire bottom floor pan. It is recommended strictly for decorative use, display, or non-food storage.
• Hardware: The rear metal hinges function normally, allowing the lid to open and close flushly.
A wonderful addition to a vintage holiday display vignette, a collection of international advertising tins, or Scottish heritage home decor. Sold as-is. Please evaluate all high-resolution photos closely for exact cosmetic details.
