Friday, February 27, 2009

Show & Tell: Vintage Biscuit Tins



One of the few collections I have is vintage biscuit tins. The shapes, colors, and patterns just draw me in. There are two reasons why they are perfect items for me to collect: 1) They are unbreakable, and 2) They are fairly cheap. I have never been one who's interested in collecting fragile, expensive knickknacks.



I purchased my biscuit tins for just a couple dollars each at yard sales and thrift stores. Most (if not all) of them were made in England, and originally held English tea cookies. Very recently, I decided to hang two shelves on my bedroom wall so that I'd have a place to display my small collection. I really enjoy being able to look at them, especially in the morning light.





inspired by Vintagesquirrel at 4:21 PM
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24 gracious thoughts:

  1. Oh, these are VERY cool. I had no idea biscuit tins could be so pretty! And I'd say inexpensive and unbreakable is a great combination for something you're collecting. Can't beat that.

    Thanks for sharing! :-)
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  2. Thanks for the nice comments on my blog. I LOVE you biscuit tin collection! I too collect tins. Especially the ones from England. Some of the ones I collect are the Blue Bird Confection tins, have you ever heard of them. It's so much fun to look for them while out antiquing. Your's are wonderful, such pretty colors. Thanks for sharing your collection. Hugs, Debbie
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  3. I love your tin collection. The designs are amazing! I love the colors too!
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  4. That is a great collection. The biscuit tins are so pretty!
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  5. These are very pretty. Love the one's with roses!
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  6. Your tins look so pretty,what a wonderful collection....Barb
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  8. You are so practical! You seem to have a great knack for taking the inexpensive and making it look fabulous! English tins seem to have a nice heavy duty weight to them. Good quality items are worth collecting and displaying. Even if (and in my case too) they aren't expensive and breakable.
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  9. I love your tins.

    I love things that just make me happy to look at them. That sounds like a simple rule for collecting, doesn't it? But so often broken, I think :)
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  10. The biscuit tins are lovely. Sorry we have been missing each other on the phone. I hope you are done witht he crud. Maybe we can have tea and a biscuit next week?

    Sue
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  11. HI...your biscuit tins are so pretty...all in great colors!

    Are you feeling better?
    Susie
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  12. What a lovely and very beautiful collection!! Like the way you have displayed them.
    Susan
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  13. Amazing collection of tins. They all look so pretty.
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  14. Very nice!! They look like such beautiful pieces of art! You display them very nicely as well!
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  15. I used to see these at antique marts glad to know that someone collects them. Nice display, Thanks for sharing....
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  16. What a beautiful collection you have. They all look to be in excellent condition.
    Brenda
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  17. Yes those tins are adorable. They add so much character to a home. :)
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  18. What a pretty and colorful display. Such a good idea to wake up to things you love.
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  19. Those are cool- I've never even seen those before.
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  21. I love your biscuit tins. Beautiful.

    Karol :0)
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  22. pretty tins! love your collection.. thanks for sharing..
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  23. oh! beautiful collection. thank your collection make me happy. and i collecting tins too.
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  24. I also collect tin cans! I love them. I love the tallest one of yours with the squares and pastel colours. Could I please ask you if there is any product info or writing on the can you could tell me about, so I could try to find one of my own? It would be greatly appreciated. <3

    My e-mail: nananas@hotmail.se
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