Chinese or English Tin Candy Tea Cookies?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by cxgirl, May 26, 2017.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I picked up this pretty tin and trying to find out what it held - candy, cookies or maybe tea? It is 8 1/4" x 5" x 2 3/4", 4 little bun feet. I love the shape of this one. I thought Chinese from the pattern on the sides, but maybe English?
    Any information appreciated
    thanks for looking
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    cxgirl, May 26, 2017
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very nice..
     
    komokwa, May 26, 2017
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  3. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Most of these are English ..... Biscuits?
     
    verybrad, May 26, 2017
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  4. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks komokwa and brad!
    Yes, this is probably English, Chinese design - could be biscuits.
    I was thinking the shape is different so maybe that could be the clue to what was inside - or maybe it doesn't matter and I'm overthinking this. Nice tin though and different than what I usually see. The enamel is in very nice condition.
     
    cxgirl, May 26, 2017
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  5. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    I LOVE that tin !! Love, love, LOVE it !! :) Joy.
     
    Christmasjoy, May 26, 2017
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Typical British biscuit tin, sold filled. They usually have an impressed biscuit brand or makers' name. Yours looks 1930s.
     
    Ownedbybear, May 26, 2017
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    someone must have loved it to keep the enamel in such good shape ..!
     
    komokwa, May 26, 2017
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  8. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Weren't some of these smaller tins, toffee tins?
     
    clutteredcloset49, May 26, 2017
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Yes, but those were usually branded.
     
    Ownedbybear, May 26, 2017
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  10. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    cxgirl, May 26, 2017
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  11. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    So pretty!
     
    scoutshouse, May 26, 2017
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  12. Heironymous

    Heironymous Active Member

    appears to have sold
     
    Heironymous, May 29, 2017
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