Huntley & Palmers Sentry Box Biscuit Tin
Stock No
1494
2016
- £190.00
- €218 Euro
- $252 US Dollar
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Item Description
The British biscuit tin came about when the Licensed Grocer's Act of 1861 allowed groceries to be individually packaged and sold. The new process of offset lithography, patented in 1877 allowed multicoloured designs to be printed on to exotically shaped tins. The most exotic designs were produced in the early years of the 20th century, just prior to the First World War. In the 1920s/'30s, costs had risen substantially and the design of biscuit tins tended to be more conservative, with exceptions for special occasions like Christmas.
Huntley & Palmers were probably the most creative when it came to the design of their tins. This, the Sentry Box tin, was first designed in 1909 and featured a German soldier. In 1913 it was re-designed with a Belgian soldier in his place (as seen here), as diplomatic relations with Germany were becoming strained. This tin was manufactured by Huntley Boorne & Stevens for Huntley & Palmer.
One of the less common designs - this example has survived the past century or so in reasonable order; the lid remains attached, there are no major knocks / dents and all sides remain reasonably bright / legible. There are some losses / scratches, some surface corrosion and some fading / yellowing but this would have to be considered a reasonably good example and the price reflects the fact that it does show signs of wear.
It measures 18cm high x 6.5cm wide / deep.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Item Dimensions
H: 18cm W: 6.5cm D: 6.5cm
Period
1910s
Item Location
Margate, England
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
Margate, England
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7703104788
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