Biscuit tin
Jacob & Co.
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and paper
Measurements
238 x 235 mm; 235 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25097.1
Summary
Square biscuit tin with lid from another similar tin. Lid is impressed, H (and) P / P. Remnants of paper label around the edge. Red, black and white paper label on one side of tin reads, JACOB (and) CO'S. / cream crackers / ORIGINAL / AND / BEST / HALF POUNDS / PER 1/0 1/2 PACKET. Partial black and white paper label on the second side reads, JACOB (and) CO'S. BISCUITS. Partial red, black and white label on third side reads, JACOB (and) COS. BISCUITS / CREAM CRACKERS / HALF POUND 1/0 1/2D. PACKETS. Partial black and white paper label on the fourth side reads, PRICE OF TIN 2/- . Below this a further paper label reads, CREAM / CRACKERS / Half pounds / 4 1/2 1b.. Base of tin impressed, 2/- / J (and) CO.
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
Jacob & Co., manufacturer