Biscuit box
Mackie and Company, Limited.
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
tin
Measurements
25 mm (H); 220 mm (W); 125 mm (D)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147723.1
Summary
Biscuit box - Rectangular tin box for 'Mackies' Edinburgh Shortbread. Inscribed 'GRANTED ROYAL WARRANTS OF APPOINTED AS PURVEYORS OF SHORTBREAD TO THE LATE QUEEN VICTORIA 1840; THE LATE KING EDWARD VII., 1903; AND THE LATE KING GEORGE.'
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
GRANTED ROYAL WARRANTS OF APPOINTED AS PURVEYORS OF SHORTBREAD TO THE LATE QUEEN VICTORIA 1840; THE LATE KING EDWARD VII., 1903; AND THE LATE KING GEORGE.
Makers and roles
Mackie and Company, Limited., manufacturer