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A Huntley & Palmer Bundle of Books Biscuit Tin
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A Huntley & Palmer Bundle of Books Biscuit Tin

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 June 2025 · Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Description

Circa 1903.

In the form of eight bound books by Sir Walter Scott.

16cm wide x 16cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Huntley and Palmers Biscuit Tin to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
16cm (6.30")
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SA1059722
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24493
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Description
Circa 1903.

In the form of eight bound books by Sir Walter Scott.

16cm wide x 16cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Huntley and Palmers Biscuit Tin to the 1900s.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059722
Dealers Internal Ref
24493
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Huntley & Palmer Bundle of Books Biscuit Tin

Archive II An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers. View II
Archive III An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers. View III
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Archive V An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers. View V
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
Location
Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 465
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Location: Kendall House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AG 7, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
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An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers.
A Huntley & Palmer bundle of books biscuit tin
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An antique Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin shaped like a stack of bound books with intricate red and gold decorative covers.
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  • ObjectDecorative Tins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTinplate, metal
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsBook spine simulation, Chromolithography, Geometric patterns, Floral scrollwork
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

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Novelty biscuit tins gained immense popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when manufacturers like Huntley & Palmers began producing elaborately lithographed containers designed to mimic books, trunks, and household objects to boost sales.

These containers are typically constructed from stamped sheet metal, often tinplate, featuring colourful chromolithography applied directly to the surface to create detailed textures, patterns, and imagery.

Authenticity is determined by examining the manufacturing marks, lithography quality, type of metal, and wear patterns consistent with age, such as oxidisation and minor surface abrasion.

They can be displayed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or in cabinets as decorative accents, adding a layer of industrial character and nostalgic charm to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique tins by keeping them in a dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the lithography and rust formation on the metal surface, cleaning only with a dry microfiber cloth.
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