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Rare Huntley & Palmers Windmill Biscuit Tin
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Rare Huntley & Palmers Windmill Biscuit Tin

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 June 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Here we have a very rare Huntley and Palmers biscuit tin modelled as a windmill nicely decorated with inhabitants and working sails, the hinged roof lid is in perfect working order and shuts tightly.

c1924

Size: 330mm

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Novelty Biscuit Tin to the 1920s.

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33cm (12.99")
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SA1216978
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8580
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Description
Here we have a very rare Huntley and Palmers biscuit tin modelled as a windmill nicely decorated with inhabitants and working sails, the hinged roof lid is in perfect working order and shuts tightly.

c1924

Size: 330mm

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Novelty Biscuit Tin to the 1920s.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1216978
Dealers Internal Ref
8580
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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Archive I An antique lithographed metal biscuit tin shaped like a windmill with rotating sails and painted architectural details. SOLD13 JUN 26

Rare Huntley & Palmers Windmill Biscuit Tin

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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An antique lithographed metal biscuit tin shaped like a windmill with rotating sails and painted architectural details.
Rare Huntley & Palmers Windmill Biscuit Tin
Ref: SA1216978
An antique lithographed metal biscuit tin shaped like a windmill with rotating sails and painted architectural details.
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  • ObjectDecorative Tins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialTinplate, Metal
  • ColourMulticolour
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in)

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Novelty biscuit tins gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as biscuit manufacturers like Huntley & Palmers sought innovative ways to package luxury goods, turning everyday containers into collectable works of art.

These pieces were typically constructed from sheet metal, utilising lithography to print detailed imagery directly onto the tinplate before being cut, folded, and soldered into intricate three-dimensional shapes.

Authentic pieces usually feature period lithography with registration marks, makers stamps or embossing from reputable manufacturers, and appropriate signs of age such as natural oxidisation and minor surface wear.

Antique tins work well as sculptural statement pieces on open shelving, mantelpieces, or side tables, adding a touch of industrial history and eclectic character to contemporary rooms.

Preservation requires keeping the tins in a dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the lithography and further rusting, cleaning only with a dry, soft cloth.
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