Bundle of two original mid-century items – a Horlicks Tablets tin and a metal Holdtite sole scraper. Ideal for collectors of vintage advertising, military-style utility items, camping gear or early 20th-century household tools.
Horlicks Tablets Tin
Original vintage tin with bold blue lettering and “9d” pre-decimal price.
Made by Horlicks Ltd., Slough, Bucks.
These tins once held malted milk tablets, popular with hikers, cyclists, Boy Scouts and wartime ration packs.
Dimensions: 1.5 x 8 x 5cm
Age-related surface wear and some scuffs, but lettering remains clear and displays well.
Holdtite Scraper (Boot / Sole Scraper)
Stamped: “HOLDTITE SCRAPER – DESIGN NO. 089909 – USE BEND FOR SPREADING”.
Used for scraping mud from boot soles and applying polish, grease or adhesive by bending the tool.
Dimensions: 6.5 x 4cm
Good vintage condition with light age wear.
A charming little pair of practical vintage items – perfect for display, collections or prop use.