Biscuit tin
Huntley and Palmer
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
240 mm (H); 230 mm (W); 215 mm (D)
Place of origin
Reading
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147816.1
Summary
Biscuit tin. One of two biscuit tins with lids, marked on the base and lid 'HandP' 'V'. It has a paper label marked 'Huntley and Palmer Biscuits Superior Reading Biscuits 'Grand Prizes'. 1878- Paris-1900'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On side of tin: [An outer circle in the shape of a belt containing the words] SUPERIOR READING BISCUITS / [Inside the outer circle in a second circle] HUNTLEY & PALMERS / BISCUITS / [In a third ring] GRAND PRIZES / 1878 PARIS 1900 / [In an oblong logo] BREAKFAST On top and base: HandP "V"
Makers and roles
Huntley and Palmer, manufacturer