ANTIQUE ADVERTISING BOXES

An interesting set of ten boxes, mostly from jewellery merchants. Ideal for film prop use or retail display.

1. Barnby & Rust. Hull
2. J.W.Benson. London
3. Charles Packer & Co. London
4. Mappin & Webb. London
5. Ollivant & Botsford. Manchester
6. J. Kirkwood Anderson. Plymouth
7. E&F Bauer. Birmingham.
8. J.W Benson. London
9. The Ideal Water Pipe Co
10. Maker obscured by address label

Of versatile use, these served several purposes including retail packaging, advertising and were strong enough to the posted to and from customers.

Date: late Victorian to early 20th Century.

Condition: Fair functional condition. The boxes are in various conditions, all show signs of use and wear. One is particularly discoloured and dirty but still just about legible.

Dimensions: (largest box)

Length: 13.605 cm (5.356")
Width: 9.813 cm (3.863")
Height: 6.085 cm (2.396")

Weight: 560 g combined

Stock number: AC1822