Brown sugar box
British Sugar plc.
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and plastic
Measurements
155 x 124 mm; 71 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Peterborough
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24388
Summary
Cardboard box of light brown sugar. Box is printed in brown, orange, yellow, red and white reading, SILVER / SPOON / LIGHT BROWN / SOFT SUGAR / STAYS SOFT / 750 g. On the back of the box is the royal appointment crest and below a recipe for white choc and nut brownies. In a white oblong at the bottom are the numbers, 0143/1324. Print on one side of the box reads, THE / SILVER SPOON / COMPANY / BRITISH / SUGAR PLC / Oundle Road / Peterborough / PE2 9QU. There are also are hints and tips on how to make butterscotch ice cream. On the other side of the box is a list of nutrional value and a list of ingredients. The box has a red plastic snap close lid marked, TO OPEN LIFT TAB. CLICK TO CLOSE.
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
British Sugar plc., manufacturer