Tea tin
R. T. Jackson Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
122 x 117 mm; 117 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24104.1
Summary
One of two mainly duck egg blue tea tins with lids which cannot be removed. Each of the four sides are marked with a gold crown in each of the four corners above the letter; G. Additionally the bottom of each side is printed in gold on a black band; Jacksons of Piccadilly. On two faces within a wreath, there is the wording; EARL GREY'S TEA. On the other two within a circle, the wording; The / World Famous / ORIGINAL / Blend. On the lid is the wording; 1lb. net / EARL GREY'S CHINA TEA / Blended by / RT Jackson and Co. Ltd. / 172 Piccadilly / London, W1 / England.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
R. T. Jackson Co Ltd, blender