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**Vintage Thorne's Premier Toffee Tin - "Entry of the Household Cavalry" - Leeds, England**
Up for sale is a charming vintage collectible confectionery tin from the historic Henry Thorne & Co. Ltd. out of Leeds, England. This rectangular hinged-lid container once held "The World's Premier Toffee" and features a wonderful lithographed image on the lid celebrating classic British military pageantry.
### **Item Details & Features:**
* **Lid Art:** Displays a detailed historical illustration titled "Entry of the Household Cavalry" along the lower edge (close-up shown in image_51.png).
* **Authentic Branding:** The underside of the tin features the bold, crisp, stamped circular logo reading: "The World's Premier Toffee - Thorne's - Leeds, England" (shown clearly in image_52.png).
* **Approximate Dimensions:** Measures roughly 8.5 inches long by 5.25 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep (refer to image_53.png and image_54.png for exact tape measurements).
### **Condition Notes (Shabby Chic / Authentic Patina):**
* This tin is a true vintage survivor with wonderful decorative character.
* **Exterior:** The lid graphic has some surface scratches, minor paint loss, scuffs, and areas of discoloration/shelf-wear primarily concentrated along the edges and corners (visible in image_50.png).
* **Interior & Base:** The gold-tone flash finish shows typical aging, light surface oxidation/tarnishing, and minor scuff marks appropriate for its age, but is structurally sound with a functional hinge (detailed in images 52, 53, and 54).
* Please review all high-resolution photos (image_50.png through image_54.png) to assess the exact cosmetic condition before offerding.
### **Shipping & Handling:**
* Will be wrapped with care securely in bubble wrap and shipped inside a sturdy cardboard box via USPS Ground Advantage.
* Stored and shipped from a smoke-free environment.
*Great addition to any antique advertising collection or rustic British home decor. Thanks for looking!*
