{"product_id":"bunkel-brothers-breakfast-cocoa-replica-advertising-tray","title":"Bunkel Brothers Breakfast Cocoa Replica Advertising Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage reproduction advertising tray for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunkel Brothers Breakfast Cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound metal serving tray with red rim, cream center, printed breakfast scene, and early grocery advertising-style typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked on the reverse: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Made in England \/ Exclusively for Case Manufacturing Co., Inc. \/ New York, N.Y. 10013 \/ Replica Harry’s Grocery.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis round metal tray reproduces early-style grocery advertising for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunkel Brothers Breakfast Cocoa, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The front features bold blue and red lettering with the phrase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In the Morning Drink Bunkel Brothers”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above a breakfast table scene showing a cocoa package between two seated figures. Below the image, the tray reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Breakfast Cocoa \/ New York \/ Nourishing, Digestive, Economical.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse confirms this is a later replica, not an original early-1900s advertising tray. It was made in England exclusively for Case Manufacturing Co. and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplica Harry’s Grocery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. So, tragically, no lost general-store artifact here, just a very good-looking nostalgia tray with enough charm to survive the truth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"1201.8\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertising serving tray \/ decorative tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Depicted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunkel Brothers Breakfast Cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1970s–1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplica grocery advertising \/ vintage-style kitchen decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In the Morning Drink Bunkel Brothers,” “Breakfast Cocoa,” “New York,” “Nourishing, Digestive, Economical”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England \/ Exclusively for Case Manufacturing Co., Inc. \/ New York, N.Y. 10013 \/ Replica Harry’s Grocery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCream, red, blue, black, muted illustrated tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised red metal rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5–13 in. diameter x 0.5–0.75 in. rim depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–18 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen decor, pantry wall display, coffee bar styling, cocoa\/chocolate advertising collection, serving tray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage decorative condition with visible age and handling wear. The front graphic remains bold and readable, with surface scratches, scuffs, and light marks visible throughout. The red rim shows edge wear and rubbing. The reverse has scratches, scuffs, rub marks, and general surface wear from use or storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe backstamp is clear and readable, confirming the tray as a replica made in England for Case Manufacturing Co. No major bends or structural damage are visible in the provided photos. Best suited for decorative display or light serving use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplica grocery advertising trays became popular in the late 20th century as decorative kitchen, pantry, and country-store collectibles. These pieces recreated the look of early trade advertising, often using nostalgic food, beverage, tobacco, soap, or household product graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tray reproduces advertising for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunkel Brothers Breakfast Cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using the visual language of early grocery trade promotion: bold product name, domestic breakfast imagery, benefit-driven copy, and regional New York branding. The reverse marking clearly identifies it as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarry’s Grocery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e replica line, placing it in the category of vintage-style advertising decor rather than original antique advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tray works beautifully in a kitchen, pantry, breakfast nook, coffee bar, chocolate\/cocoa station, farmhouse shelf, or vintage advertising wall. The cream center, red rim, and bold blue typography give it strong visual presence without needing to be enormous, loud, or emotionally exhausting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt pairs well with antique tins, stoneware, copper, enamelware, coffee grinders, apothecary jars, and old grocery displays. Hung on a wall or styled flat on a counter, it brings in that old general-store feeling without pretending to be something it is not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43254029615209,"sku":null,"price":29.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/C33DF91A-27BD-4750-91FA-6438AB904E06.jpg?v=1780051164","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/bunkel-brothers-breakfast-cocoa-replica-advertising-tray","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}