November 30, December 1, & 2, 2021 Toy & General Collectibles
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2021
Lot of 13 biscuit tins. First is an Edmunson's tin in the form of a large purse. Second is a Macfarlane Lang tin in the form of a small purse, "Ladies' Handbag", c. 1908, with one small silver scuff on the back. Third is a Lyon's "Toffieskotch", c. 1925, in the form of a small ladies' purse. Fourth is a "Dainty Dinah Toffee" tin, c. 1925, also in the form of a ladies' purse. Fifth is a "Cakes and Puddings" tin, c. 1925, in the form of a ladies' purse, with a broken catch on front. Sixth is a Palmer Bros. tin, c. 1925, missing the catch. Seventh is a Henderson biscuit tin in the form of a purse with red cross symbol, c. 1910, reading "Be Prepared", missing the original cord, which should be easy to replace. It has a small scratch on one side. Eighth is a Christie's biscuit tin in the same form as the previous tin, with a green cross symbol, reading "Be Prepared", with original string, but missing the original knob catch. The remaining tins are all in poor condition. Ninth is a Huntley & Palmer "Wallet", c. 1914. Tenth is a Peek Freans "Sandwich Box", c. 1903. Eleventh is a Carr's green "Kit Bag", c. 1905. Twelfth is a Spanish Art Deco biscuit tin. Thirteenth is an unbranded tin in the form of a purse with St. George, St. Patrick, St. David and St. Andrew on the seals of it.
Condition: (Poor - Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 4 - 1/2" x 5 - 1/2" x 2 - 3/4".