Vintage mid century 1950s Jacobean style biscuit tin showing a tapestry picture

Vintage mid century 1950s Jacobean style biscuit tin showing a tapestry picture of flowers, plants and a Deer.

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Some age related wear, but in remarkable condition for year. It would make a fantastic jewellery box.

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21 cm wide

15 cm depth

4 cm tall

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These decorative tins were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were often designed to be kept after the biscuits were eaten.

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The design on the lid, featuring stylized birds, a deer, and floral motifs, is characteristic of the Jacobean style.

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Biscuit manufacturers like Huntley & Palmers were known for producing a wide variety of these decorative tins.

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Some tins were even designed with a small hook on the inside of the lid so they could be hung on a wall as a painting.

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The tins were often embossed and came in various shapes and sizes.