Sweet tin
Harry Vincent Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
190 mm (Height); 230 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25096.1
Summary
Circular pale blue metal sweet tin with undecorated lid. Illustrations in dark blue, orange and white of cherry blossom and blue bird logo. Details of manufacturer and contents on each side of the tin read, BLUE BIRD / POPULAR ASSORTMENT / 10LB. NETT WEIGHT / 8D. PER. QTR. Further details read, THIS PACKAGE / CONTAINS 10lbs / INCLUDING / IMMEDIATE / WRAPPINGS. Manufacturer's details read; HARRY VINCENT LTD / HUNNINGTON / NR BIRMINGHAM / 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
Harry Vincent Ltd, manufacturer