28th Aug, 2024 10:00
The Art of the Biscuit Tin | The Lewis Collection
THREE BISCUIT TINS
W&R JACOBS & CO AND MCVITIE & PRICE
one circa 1928, modelled as Chinese-style tea caddy, in black, red and gold, decorated with motifs including pheasants and quails. The other circa 1928, of circular form, showing festive red and gold scenes of children playing and sledging on the detachable lid. The base is decorated with illustrations of Puss In Boots, a children's tale character. The third circa 1938, also of circular form with illustrations of Edinburgh Castle, with detachable lid.
Provenance: The Lewis Collection
20cm high, 9.5cm diameter, 8.5cm diameter, respectively
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Sold for £35
Estimated at £30 - £50
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