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Decorated Biscuit Tins

1869-1939

The British Biscuit Tin is a delightful example of art in commerce, which enjoyed its heyday between 1868 and the outbreak of World War II in 1939. The biscuit manufacturers* who commissioned these tins realized that not only was there a necessity for packaging their products in a most highly attractive and original way, but also, they had to appeal to a broad spectrum of the British public with all its class barriers and idiosyncrasies. Often the thinking behind individual designs would be linked to juvenile themes and contemporary events. Royal happenings, in view of their universal appeal, were extremely popular.

*Biscuits in Great Britain are cookies in the United States.

Under $500

$ 500 - $1,000.00

$1,001.00 - $ 3,000.00

$ 3,001.00 - $ 6,000.00

Over $6,000.00

Unique collection of Decorated Biscuit Tins

1869-1939

(Individually shown below)

" Walnut Tea Caddy"
William Crawford & Sons Ltd.
7" x 6" x 4 1/2"
Ref. # M0701008
"Japanese Vase" (the pair)
Barringer Wallis & Manners

9" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2 "
Ref. # M0701007

"Nastursiam"

Huntley & Palmers

2.25"x8.5"

Ref. # 9706199

"Olympian"

Huntley & Palmers

3 1/2" x 6 7/8" x 5"

Ref # M0701011

"Gun & Dog"

Huntley & Palmers

3.5"x5.5"x5.5"

Ref. # 9806165

"Floral"

Huntley & Palmers

3 1/2" x 9" x 5"

Ref. # M0701009

"Palette"

Huntley & Palmers

2"x7.5"x9"

Ref # 9610432

"Postal"

Carrs & Co.

2"x 7"x4"

Ref # 9801014

"Stories"

Huntley& Palmers

4" x 4" x 2 1/2"

Ref # M0102022

"Marble"

Huntley & Palmers

7 1/4" x 5" x 5 "

Ref. # M0106220

SOLD

"Chums"

William Crawford & Sons Ltd.

10"x4"x2 7/5"

Ref # 9306168

"Biscuit Box"

Huntley & Palmers

5.5"x 4"

Ref. # 9801012

"Nankin"

Huntley & Palmers

7 1/8 " x 5" x 5"

Ref.# M0001026

SOLD

"Lantern"

Huntley & Palmers

9x5"

Ref # 9306172

"Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy"

W & R Jacob & Co.

5.5"x-7"x4"

Ref # 9304103

"Reticule"

Huntley & Palmers

6.5"x8.5"x4"

Ref # 9303064

"Tortoise & Mother Of Pearl"

William Crawford & Sons Ltd.

1.5"x8.5"x 5.5"

Ref # 9604105

"Violin Case"

MacfarlaneLang & Co.

3"x9.5"x3.5"

Ref. # 9604102

"Jacobean Log Box"

W & R Jacob & Co.

4 1/2" x 7" x 3 3/4"

Ref # M0206195

"Marquetry"

Huntley & Palmers

Printed tin

6.5"x6.5"x1.5"

Ref # 9010476

SOLD

"Ancient Lock"

Huntley & Palmers

Printed Tin

H-8.1" x D 1.75"

Ref. # 9004164

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