Overview
A classic British 'sweet shop' display jar made of heavy molded glass with its original yellow plastic screw-top lid.
Preliminary identification
Vintage Stockley Bros. 'Old English' Confectionery Jar, c.1955
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Accrington, Lancashire, was the heart of this jar's world, a place where local confectioners like Stockley Bros. turned sugar and tradition into a thriving regional industry.
Maker / Origin
Stockley Bros. was a respected confectionery manufacturer based in Accrington, a town perhaps more famous for its bricks, but equally proud of its local food producers.
Condition & Value
The glass is in good condition with no visible cracks. The paper label shows authentic 'foxing' and staining consistent with age and exposure to a shop environment, which many collectors prefer over a pristine reproduction. The plastic lid appears intact without the common heat-warping seen in items of this age.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD