28th Aug, 2024 10:00
The Art of the Biscuit Tin | The Lewis Collection
CORONATION NOVELTY BISCUIT TIN
W&R JACOBS AND CO, CIRCA 1936
modelled in the form of a horse-drawn coach, with hinged lid and functional wheels, also with outer card box. This tin was intended for the coronation of Edward VIII, which was stopped by his abdication and marriage to Wallis Simpson.
Provenance: The Lewis Collection
23cm long
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Sold for £190
Estimated at £50 - £80
Condition Report
In overall good condition. Some age related wear. Surfaces scratches. Box with some creases and wear. Additional images now available.
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