Biscuit tin
Jacob's Bakery Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and printed paper
Measurements
235 x 230 x 21 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153172.1
Summary
Biscuit tin base. Base from biscuit tin covered in paper that contained water biscuits. Biscuits made by J & R Jacobs & Co. Limited.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Viewing left side: W.E.R/ JACOBS E[...]LIMITED/DUBLIN/LONDON/Original/Makers/of/the/Celebrated/Puff/Cracknels/PRICE of Tin/8d Front: JACOB & Cos./WATER BISCUITS [picture of lady and gentleman sitting in boat, named FAVOURITE, on river. Lady holding red parasol.] Viewing right side: [...] JACOB & Cos./LIMITED/DUBLIN/LONDON/LIVERPOOL/MANCHESTER/Original/Makers/of the/Celebrated/Cream/Crackers/PRICE of Tin/8D [underneath main label is another label] WATER/53/4lb Back: JACOB & Cos/WATER BISCUITS [picture of lady and gentleman sitting in boat, named FAVOURITE, lady holding a red parasol]
Makers and roles
Jacob's Bakery Ltd, manufacturer