Here on offer is a very RARE Huntley and Palmers novelty Art Nouveau biscuit tin in the shape of a Bag or Wallet, with a handle and locking clasp, circa 1903.

 All the tin outer surfaces are decorated with imitation brown and cream snakeskin. Both of the larger surfaces have an embossed “Art Nouveau” ribbon-like design running diagonally across them, that still retains a hint of its original gold colour (gilt finish).

The hinged lid is locked closed by a “latch” clasp, that has a Huntley & Palmer Patent applied and originally had a gilt finish, now worn off.

The clasp is stamped with:

H & P

PATENT

The tin still retains its swivel handle, which also would have originally had a gold finish, again this has been worn off over time.

The inside of the lid lightly engraved, are the words:

HUNTLEY & PALMERS

BISCUITS

READING & LONDON

The condition of the tin is excellent for its age, no dents or dings and it is complete with a working hinge, lock and handle, which make’s it a truly rare collectors piece!

There are some light scratches to the tin but this does not detract from the aesthetic appearance of this rare and stunning biscuit tin.

There is also some light surface rust to the inside of the tin.

 It measure 7” (17.8cm) long, 6” (15.3cm) high and 3“ (7.6cm) wide and weighs 345g.

This type of tin was a companion tin to the 'Canteen' tin of 1901-1902 and the 'Log' tin from the same period, this was the third and last in a series of bag-shaped tins issued by Huntley & Palmers.

The animal skin effect was described as 'shark skin'. The tin was only produced between 1903 and 1904 and it is believed 120,000 copies were made, but few have managed to survive the 120 years in such good condition.


Please see my pictures for the details of the excellent condition.

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