Harrod's blend 49 empty coffee tin highly decorated. This Harrod's coffee tin would look amazing in a coffee shop/ kitchen as decoration. Some age related wear.
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9 cm round 20 cm tall
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( we have another Harrods toffee tin may sell together please contact us for pricing etc)
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Harrods history began in 1824 with a drapery shop by Charles Henry Harrod, which was later moved to the current Knightsbridge site in 1849, expanding into a successful tea and grocery store that became a luxury department store. After a devastating fire in 1883, the store was rebuilt in a palatial style with help from architect C. W. Stephens. Harrods was purchased by House of Fraser in 1959, then by the Fayed family in 1985, and finally by the Qatar Investment Authority in 2010.
Key Dates in Harrods History
1824: Charles Henry Harrod opens a drapery and grocery shop in Southwark.
1849: Harrod moves to the site of the current Harrods in Knightsbridge, focusing on groceries and tea.
1851: The nearby Great Exhibition in Hyde Park brings more customers to the area, boosting the store's trade.
1860: Charles Henry Harrod sells the business to his son, Charles Digby Harrod.
1883: A devastating fire destroys the department store.
1889: The store becomes a public company.
1898: Harrods installs one of the world's first escalators.
1959: The House of Fraser group acquires Harrods.
1985: Mohamed Al-Fayed buys Harrods.
2010: The Qatar Investment Authority buys Harrods from the Fayed family.
Early Years and Expansion
The store initially sold groceries and tea but expanded to include clothing, medicines, and other luxury goods to attract wealthy customers.
It became known for its high-quality service and eventually housed a wide variety of departments.
Architectural Significance
After the 1883 fire, the store was rebuilt in a grand style by architect C. W. Stephens, featuring a famous terracotta facade and Art Nouveau windows.
The present building, which opened in 1905, is a Grade II listed landmark.