Peek, Frean & Co. Macaw and Cockatoo Tin

Collectibles : Metalware

 

A spiffy biscuit tin from England, made of metal (natch) and sporting a Blue & Gold Macaw and Sulphur-crested Cockatoo on the cover. Both birds seem happy to be there (and with each other) and are done in a pseudo stitchery motif. This same type of art is repeated on the sides with florals and geometric designs. The tin is a nice size, measuring 9.1" squared, and the top comes off & on quite easily. The tin is older (circa 1950's) and shows its age with some edge wear and a scratch or two on the lid, as well as dents on the bottom (see pics). There is rust along the edges on the inside and some discoloration in the silver areas (see those pics, too). Despite this the tin is in good condition for its age and perfect for holding all sorts o' goodies (although I wouldn't recommend biscuits). :-)

Item ID: ab4975