
Glass candy jar with vintage 'Wellons Giant Size Fruit Walls' lid
Selling Price
$18.49
History
This glass jar features a vintage metal lid from Wellons Candy Company, which produced penny candies and confections in the early to mid-20th century. The 'Giant Size Fruit Walls' were a popular hard candy product sold in general stores and candy shops across America during the 1940s-1960s. Such jars were commonly used as store display containers, allowing customers to see the colorful candies inside while keeping them fresh. These vintage candy store jars appeal to collectors of advertising memorabilia, general store antiques, and Americana enthusiasts who appreciate the nostalgic connection to mid-century small-town commerce. The combination of functional glassware with period advertising graphics makes these pieces desirable for those interested in retail history, vintage packaging design, and decorative kitchen collectibles from the golden age of American candy manufacturing.
Origin
United States
Maker
Wellons Candy Company
Time period
circa 1940-1960