November 30, December 1, & 2, 2021 Toy & General Collectibles
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2021
Lot of three biscuit tins. First is am unusual Carr's "Exotic Birds", c. 1900, with picture of parrot on top, poor condition but still presentable. The second is A1 Biscuit Co. in London's "Parrot Cage", c. 1896, made in the form of a round parrot cage. There are a few scratches, but more age-related wear than actually damaged. The third is a CWS "Fortune Teller", c. 1910, showing a very attractive woman sitting in her long skirt with many parakeets behind her. Can be used as a bank when finished via the slot in the top. The side reads "Innocent Birds Will Tell Your Future / They Will Tell You Whether You Will be Rich or Poor / Whether your Partner will be Dark or Faire, Tall or Small / What Joys and Happiness Life Holds for You or Whom to Beware of / And they Will Tell You your Lucky Days". On the back it reads "Try your Penny Fortune / Words of Wisdom / True Happiness is Found in Trying to Make Other People Happy / Better be Sure than Sorry / Not Regretting Yesterday, Not Fearing Tomorrow / Whatever your Future Largely Depends on Yourself".
Condition: (Poor - Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 6 - 3/4" x 3 - 1/4" x 2 - 1/4".