Redcurrent jelly jar
Crosse and Blackwell
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, metal and paper
Measurements
115 mm (Height); 75 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24300
Summary
Redcurrent jelly jar. Circular, clear glass jar with flip metal white painted lid and the following printed around it, CROSSE (and) BLACKWELL / TO OPEN - LEVER OFF / TO OPEN - LEVER OFF / TEN O'CLOCK / TESTED. Paper label on jar incorporating a royal crest reads, CROSSE (and) BLACKWELL / RED CURRANT JELLY / Delicious / with / Roast meat / (and) Game / NET WEIGHT / 1lb (454g).
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
Crosse and Blackwell, manufacturer