Vintage Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin – Cobalt Blue Wedgwood Style Cameo Tin, Made in England (c. 1945–1960)
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Vintage Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin with Handle | Cobalt Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Style Cameo Tin | Made in England | Mid-Century
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Some tins don’t just hold biscuits — they hold history.
This stunning vintage Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin is a true showpiece in deep cobalt navy blue, decorated in creamy white neoclassical relief-style illustrations that echo the elegance of Wedgwood Jasperware. The charming arched carry handle transforms it from simple packaging into a miniature treasure chest — the kind of tin that would have lived on for decades in a pantry, sewing room, or dresser, storing everything from buttons to letters.
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Around the tin you’ll find beautifully detailed classical “cameo” figures (cherubs/putti) and decorative fruiting vine motifs, framed with delicate swags. It’s both romantic and architectural — a perfect decorative piece for collectors of vintage tinware, Huntley & Palmers memorabilia, and classic English design.
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The base is clearly stamped:
✅ “Huntley & Palmers Ltd Reading – Made in England”
A wonderful collectible from one of Britain’s most famous biscuit manufacturers, whose beautifully designed tins became household keepsakes across the world.
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Measurements
Height: approx. 16cm
Width: approx. 12cm
(A fabulous size for display — substantial enough to make an impact, yet compact enough for shelves, kitchen styling, dressers or curio cabinets.)
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Maker History – Huntley & Palmers, Reading
Founded in Reading, Berkshire, Huntley & Palmers became one of the most significant biscuit makers in the world and a pioneer of decorative packaging. Their tins were exported internationally and were often kept long after the biscuits were gone — reused as storage boxes for household treasures. Today, Huntley & Palmers tins remain among the most collected of all British tinware, prized for quality, colour, and design heritage.
This particular tin, with its “Made in England” export-style stamp and mid-century build, likely dates to c. 1945–1960.
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Condition
This is a genuine vintage tin and shows authentic age-related wear, giving it character and confirming its years of use and history.
Surface scuffs and scratches commensurate with age
Some rubbed areas to the lid and edges
Interior shows aged tinplate patina and oxidation spotting (typical for vintage tins)
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✅ Overall: Good vintage condition with strong colour and beautifully preserved design.
(Please see photographs — they form part of the description.)
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Why We Love It
💙 That rich cobalt blue — absolutely sumptuous
🏛️ A “Wedgwood Jasperware” look without fragility
🧺 The handle makes it feel like a treasure box
✨ A true decorative object, not just packaging
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This tin is perfect for:
Kitchen / pantry vintage styling
Period home décor
Collectors of British ephemera
Blue & white interiors
Sewing / keepsake storage
Gift for lovers of classic English design