Vintage Walnettos Candy Display Box 1930s Peter Paul Collins Caramels 5c Sign For Sale
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Vintage Walnettos Candy Display Box 1930s Peter Paul Collins Caramels 5c Sign:
$124.99
Original Vintage Walnettos "On the Air" 5-Cent Countertop Candy Display Box
Manufacturer: Peter Paul, Inc. (Successors to J.N. Collins Co.)
Box Manufacturer: National Folding Box Co. (New Haven, Conn.)
Era: Circa 1930s / 1940s
Dimensions: Approximately 8 inches x 5 inches x 2.5 inches
Up for sale or buy-it-now is a wonderful piece of authentic country store americana: an original, two-piece cardboard countertop display box for Collins Walnettos Caramels.
This is a complete set including both the descriptive outer lid and the striking inner turquoise blue display tray. The lid features the iconic 1930s radio marketing slogan: "On the air... OVER BIG TIME RADIO STATIONS. Display them well.. they'll sell and sell!" The bottom edge lists the early Peter Paul manufacturing hubs in Naugatuck, Conn., Philadelphia, Pa., and Oakland, Cal.
Turn the inner tray over, and you will find the original, authentic blue ink stamp maker's mark for the famous National Folding Box Company of New Haven, CT, along with factory die-cut job codes.
Condition Notes:
This item is in highly respectable vintage condition for an ephemeral cardboard store item that is roughly 80–90 years old. It shows expected, authentic signs of age including minor surface wear, light scuffs, and natural cardboard aging/spotting as pictured. The structure remains sturdy, the graphics are crisp, and the fonts carry excellent contrast. It has not been cleaned, repaired, or altered to preserve its historical integrity. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.
A fantastic, space-saving addition to any vintage candy, general country store, or early radio broadcast advertising collection. Shipped securely in a sturdy box with plenty of protective packing material to prevent crushing.
Feel free to message me with any questions and as always, I am happy to combine shipping to save you money! Thank you and God bless!
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