c1920 Huntley & Palmers Trompe loeil Book Form Biscuit Tin
A vintage George V novelty "trompe-l’œil" lithographed tinplate biscuit container by Huntley & Palmers, England, circa 1920–1930, cleverly designed in the form of a heavily gilt-tooled red morocco leather book. The exterior is meticulously printed with simulated raised bands along the spine and intricate gold borders, while the side edges are shaped and indented to accurately replicate a text block with faux gilded page edges. Presented in fair to good antique condition, the exterior retains strong coloration and a warm luster with minor surface scratches and corner wear typical of its age, while the interior features a naturally tarnished, unpolished grey tin lining that remains free of active, flaking rust. Measures appox 1.5 inches high, 9.75 x 7 inches.
Condition
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A vintage George V novelty "trompe-l’œil" lithographed tinplate biscuit container by Huntley & Palmers, England, circa 1920–1930, cleverly designed in the form of a heavily gilt-tooled red morocco leather book. The exterior is meticulously printed with simulated raised bands along the spine and intricate gold borders, while the side edges are shaped and indented to accurately replicate a text block with faux gilded page edges. Presented in fair to good antique condition, the exterior retains strong coloration and a warm luster with minor surface scratches and corner wear typical of its age, while the interior features a naturally tarnished, unpolished grey tin lining that remains free of active, flaking rust. Measures appox 1.5 inches high, 9.75 x 7 inches.
Condition
See description. Shipping: We do not ship in house, you may contact upsstoreauctions@yahoo for quotes. Items can be picked up in person from our gallery as well. In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition of lots, as there are no returns based on condition. The printed conditions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. The absence of condition reports in the catalog entry does not indicate that the item is in perfect condition.
