Black pepper carton
J. A. Sharwood and Co. Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
69 mm (Height); 41 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24463
Summary
Cylindrical cardboard carton, green, with rusted metal base and top. Top has six holes and base is marked; PACA / 3 / LIVERPOOL in centre. Print around carton in black on white reads; GROUND BLACK PEPPER / 1oz / NETT WEIGHT. On sides at top, royal crest and below in white; Sharwood's / REGISTERED TRADE MARK. Around bottom in white; foreign produce packed by J. A. SHARWOOD AND CO LTD., LONDON, S.W.9, 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
J. A. Sharwood and Co. Ltd, packer