Huntley & Palmers General Character Biscuit Tin c1913 This charming and rare Huntley & Palmers figural biscuit tin is modelled in the form of a jovial 18th-century general or military character. The body of the tin features detailed lithographed decoration with vibrant colours, including his face, hat, frock coat, and shoes. The tin opens at the top with a lift-off lid and is marked to the base with the Huntley & Palmers branding, along with Reading & London, England. Originally issued in 1913, this whimsical advertising tin would have once held biscuits and was designed to catch the eye in shop displays. A fantastic piece of British advertising history, it displays beautifully and is highly sought after by collectors. ConditionIn good vintage condition with some surface wear and signs of age as shown, including areas of paint loss and small dings consistent with age and use. The colours remain vibrant and the form is still crisp and expressive. EraEdwardian, dated 1913 DimensionsH: 16cm x D: 12.7cm PhotographsPlease see our listing photographs as these form part of our listing description. We have tried to show the item from several angles to give you a good overall view. Other itemsWe have other antique, vintage and collectible items available in our eBay shop and on our own website. PostageEvery item we send is carefully packaged to prevent damage. Where we can, we use recycled packaging or packaging made from recycled materials. Combined postageIf you are buying multiple items, please contact us before payment so we can combine postage.
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