Carbide tin
The Halford Cycle Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Carbide, Metal
Measurements
200 mm (Height)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 289396
Summary
A tall tin containing carbide made by the 'Halford Cycle Co.' The tin is painted red with yellow and white lettering which reads; 'The northern star, best quality carbide, specially screened and packed for all kinds of cycle and motor lamps'. A list on the other side of the tin with all the accessories Halfords sell.
Marks and inscriptions
(There is also a list of all the accessories Halfords sell printed on the reverse)
Makers and roles
The Halford Cycle Co Ltd, manufacturer