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Lot 11: A Collection of Fortnum & Mason Lithographed Biscuit Tins

2026-11-04T10:00:00Z

A Collection of Fortnum & Mason Lithographed Biscuit Tins

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Description

A collection of lithographed tinplate biscuit tins from the British luxury department store Fortnum & Mason, presented in various shapes and sizes. The group features the retailer’s signature Eau de Nil turquoise colour scheme and distinctive graphic illustrations.

The collection includes:
A group of three tall, cylindrical turquoise tins, each featuring a golden graphic illustration of a monkey holding a foliate branch. The tins are printed with the text FORTNUM & MASON EST 1707 and PISTACHIO & CLOTTED CREAM BISCUITS, with a weight marking of 250g e 8.8oz.

An oval-shaped tin featuring an orange lower section decorated with dark blue scrollwork and floral motifs beneath a turquoise upper section. The printed text reads FORTNUM & MASON EST 1707 and STEM GINGER BISCUITS, with a weight marking of 200g e 7oz.

A tall, cylindrical gold-toned tin decorated with festive red holly and foliage motifs. The text reads FORTNUM & MASON EST 1707 and CHRISTMAS ORANGE & CHOCOLATE BISCUITS, with a weight marking of 200g e 7.05oz.

A small, oval-shaped tin featuring a blue, pink, and white tartan pattern. A central pink rectangular label is printed with the FORTNUM & MASON EST 1707 name and logo, Traditional SHORTBREAD ROUNDS, and HANDMADE IN EDINBURGH. The weight is stated as 125g e 4.4oz.

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