Chocolate box lid
Bendicks [Mayfair] Ltd
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
48 mm (H); 168 mm (W); 105 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Winchester
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26173.6.2
Summary
Lid of cardboard chocolate box. White card at sides with dark green top with gold coloured lettering incorporating the royal coat of arms which reads; BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / MANUFACTURERS OF CHOCOLATES / BENDICKS (MAYFAIR) LTD. WINCHESTER / BENDICKS BITTERMINTS / Bitter Chocolates with Firm Peppermint Fondant Filling / 400g e. Sides printed; BENDICKS of MAYFAIR / BENDICKS BITTERMINTS. Best before date shown on base.
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
Bendicks [Mayfair] Ltd, manufacturer