Antique Huntley & Palmers Scarce Palette Shaped Biscuit Tin, c.1910, Rare Lithographyed Horse Drawn Hurdy Gurdy

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Huntley & Palmers is world famous for its interesting tins in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. The … Read more Huntley & Palmers is world famous for its interesting tins in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. The collecting of antique and vintage biscuit tins has become quite popular. This scarce antique Huntley & Palmers palette-shaped biscuit tin is a high value collectible. It is a lithographed tinplate piece manufactured in Reading, England, with the theme of a horse drawn hurdy gurdy.. .Features a hinged lid with a portrait of a hurdy-gurdy man holding his hat and instrument, styled after a painting by French artist Antoine Watteau (1684–1721). The sides feature detailed, multicolored transportation scenes, including covred wagon, early automobile, and others.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom.

Manufacturer: Huntley & Palmers of Reading, England.

Medium: Lithographed tin.

Size:: Approximately 7 3/4 inches wide by 9 3/4 inches long by 2 inches tall.

Marks: The bottom has "Huntley & Palmers
Biscuits
Reading & London"

Circa: 1910.

Condition: This antique biscuit tin does show expected wear. There are nicks, a few small scratches on the sides, and obvious wear on the inside of the lid and bottom. (Our photos are part of the description, and should be viewed. ) The lid opens and closes well, and fits well. I could not find any dings or dents.

Current market value when one like this appears on the secondary market is generally around $300.00 to $350.00.

***Please note that the physical colors of this item may vary from the pictures in the listing, given the quality of the camera, the lighting and the background used. See less