28th Aug, 2024 10:00
The Art of the Biscuit Tin | The Lewis Collection
THREE CORONATION BISCUIT TINS
CARR & CO, PEEK FREAN & CO AND J.S FRY & SON LTD
one circa 1937, modelled in rectangular form, depicting portraits of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with hinged lid. This tin was created for the Coronation of George VI. The next circa 1937, modelled in rectangular form, decorated with scenes of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as children, with hinged lid. The last circa 1911, modelled in rectangular form, with coronation themed decoration, and an advert for Fry's Malted Cocoa to the interior, with hinged lid.
Provenance: The Lewis Collection
(3)
21cm wide each
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Estimated at £30 - £40
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