28th Aug, 2024 10:00
The Art of the Biscuit Tin | The Lewis Collection
TWO BISCUIT TINS
HUNTLEY & PALMERS
one circa 1901, style name 'Palette', modelled in the form of an artist's palette, with paintbrushes in relief, the hinged lid decorated with an illustration of horse-drawn carriages. The other circa 1900, style name 'Artist', modelled in the form of an artist's palette, with paintbrushes in relief. This version of this style was released for one year and 30,000 were produced, before changes were made and the tin was released under a different name.
Provenance: The Lewis Collection
25cm long each
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Sold for £75
Estimated at £40 - £60
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