Historical information

The name itself tells a story. “Butter” obviously refers to the rich dairy fat that gives the candy its distinctive flavor, while “scotch” likely derives from the verb meaning “to cut” or “to score,” referring to how the candy was traditionally marked into squares while cooling.Butter Scotch sweets were enjoyed by many as they are today.

Physical description

A rusty empty vintage small rectangular metal red and gold tin with faded branding on the lid. It contained Butter Scotch sweets. The brand printed at the top of the lid is illegible. Butter Scotch is written inside a red circle in the middle of the lid in grey lettering. There is a quality statement printed in red below. The base of the tin is gold coloured. Inside is a white piece of paper folded in half vertically printed in black lettering with a Christmas and New Year greeting and a small star at the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

Illegible brand printed at the top. 'Butter Scotch' is printed inside a red circle. 'For Quality and Excellence it is Unurpassed' is printed in red lettering at the front of the bottom of the lid. The white vertically folded piece of paper inside the tin has: 'Sincere Good Wishes for Christmas and New Year' and a star printed in black lettering.