15th Mar, 2019 10:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 802
 

A RARE EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD HEINZ BAKED BEAN

EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD HEINZ BAKED BEAN,
the front with inscribed cartouche reading 'Heinz', the reverse with inscription reading '90/100', in eighteen carat gold, 18g gross, along with circular presentation box inscribed 'Celebrating 100 Years of Heinz Baked Beans' and congratulatory letter from Heinz.
Note from the vendor: This gold baked bean was discovered - contained within a plastic container - in a special celebratory tin of Heinz baked beans. This eighteen carat gold bean is one of just one hundred to be issued as part of Heinz' "Golden Beananza" to celebrate the centenary of Heinz Baked Beans in 1995. The accompanying presentation box and letter were later posted to the vendor by Heinz.

 

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Sold for £750
Estimated at £450 - £650


Condition Report

- Please note that the accompanying letter refers to the 'No. 57' limited edition bean. This refers to Heinz '57 varieties'.

 
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