Biscuit tin
Huntley and Palmers
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
1950 - 1970
Materials
Tin Ink
Measurements
105 x 153 x 96 mm
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2 Willow Road, London
NT 112795
Summary
An octagonal metal biscuit tin, by Huntley and Palmers. With a hinged lid stamped with a raised central medallion, four of the sides longer than the other four, created an elongated octagonal shape. Painted with panels of ducks, geese and swans interspersed with shells, on a light pink background.
Marks and inscriptions
To side of tin.: "MADE IN ENGLAND" To centre of underside.: "HUNTLEY AND PALMERS / BISCUITS / READING & LONDON / ENGLAND"
Makers and roles
Huntley and Palmers, manufacturer