28th Aug, 2024 10:00
The Art of the Biscuit Tin | The Lewis Collection
VICTORIA CROSS EPISODES BISCUIT TIN
MCVITIE & PRICE, CIRCA 1880
of tall rectangular form, illustrating events at Sebasol, Lucknow and an act of heroism by private Davies and Gunner Collis, the scene to the front of the tin shows Surgeon Jee dressing the wounded under fire at Lucknow, with hinged lid.
Provenance: The Lewis Collection
14cm wide
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Sold for £60
Estimated at £70 - £100
Condition Report
Tin is in overall good condition, but shows some signs of crazing and yellowing. Hinged lid functions well, but lid is a tight close, possibly due to a slight bend in the lid rim. Tin would benifit from a cleaning.
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