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Lot 13: A Collection of Fortnum and Mason Decorative Lithographed Biscuit Tins
2026-11-04T10:00:00Z
Lot 13:
A Collection of Fortnum and Mason Decorative Lithographed Biscuit Tins
Description
A collection of four tall cylindrical lithographed metal biscuit tins from Fortnum and Mason. The set comprises two matching dark brown tins, one orange tin, and one mustard yellow tin, each featuring stylized tropical or animal illustrations.
The two dark brown tins are printed with gold-toned palm trees and tropical foliage. One tin is legibly printed with pink and gold lettering reading DARK CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT BISCUITS. Both lids are printed with the maker’s name FORTNUM and MASON EST 1707. One of these tins bears a weight marking of 200g e 7oz.
The bright orange tin features a blue and white illustration of a tiger amidst stylized foliage. It is printed with gold-toned lettering reading GINGERLOSSUS BISCUITS and bears the FORTNUM and MASON EST 1707 mark on the lid.
The mustard yellow tin is decorated with a dark blue illustration of an elephant standing beneath palm trees. It is printed with gold-toned lettering reading TOFFOLOSSUS BISCUITS. The lid bears the printed maker’s mark FORTNUM and MASON EST 1707. Weight markings on the side of the cylinder read 600g e 1lb 5oz.
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