{"product_id":"vintage-175-ounce-crosbys-gold-star-molasses-tin","title":"Vintage 175 Ounce Crosby's Gold Star Molasses Tin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming piece of Canadian food packaging history, this vintage Crosby's Gold Star Brand molasses tin dates from the early-to-mid 20th century. The rectangular tin container originally held 175 ounces of pure Barbados molasses and was packed by Crosby Molasses Co. Limited in Saint John, New Brunswick—a prominent player in Canada's molasses trade since 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tin features striking lithographed graphics in navy blue, bright yellow, and red, with the iconic gold star logo and elegant script lettering characteristic of vintage food advertising. The dual-language labeling (English and French) reflects its Canadian heritage. Two distinct label variations are visible across the photographs, showing \"Extra Fancy Quality Molasses\" and \"Extra Exquisite Melasse,\" offering collectors different versions of this nostalgic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent example of vintage kitchen collectibles and advertising memorabilia, perfect for lovers of Canadiana, mid-century design, and culinary history. The tin shows authentic age patina and wear consistent with a well-used vintage container—a genuine artifact from a bygone era of food production and marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KG Novelties","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55624819999042,"sku":"196075178","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/5124\/2306\/files\/1000039103.jpg?v=1785863683","url":"https:\/\/kgnovelties.com\/products\/vintage-175-ounce-crosbys-gold-star-molasses-tin","provider":"KG Novelties","version":"1.0","type":"link"}