HANSEL & GRETEL DUTCH BISCUIT TIN.

HANSEL & GRETEL DUTCH BISCUIT TIN. A finely lithographed biscuit tin depicting Hansel & Gretel at a cottage with the witch coming out the side door. The biscuit tin, unusual in that it has a locking mechanism, but is elaborately lithographed with biscuits adorning the side of the cottage itself. When opening tin, the inside of roof has Dutch writing, likely the maker of the biscuits. Usually one associates biscuit tins with the English market as they produced a prolific amount of such tins. Highly unusual to find a Dutch example, especially one that is so captivating. SIZE: 10-1/2″ w x 8″ h x 6-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus, most wear noticeable on edges of tin with some minor corrosion on one corner. 1-12493 (600-900)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3227	$690.00	HANSEL & GRETEL DUTCH BISCUIT TIN. A finely lithographed biscuit tin depicting Hansel & Gretel at a cottage with the witch coming out the side door. The biscuit tin, unusual in that it has a locking mechanism, but is elaborately lithographed with biscuits adorning the side of the cottage itself. When opening tin, the inside of roof has Dutch writing, likely the maker of the biscuits. Usually one associates biscuit tins with the English market as they produced a prolific amount of such tins. Highly unusual to find a Dutch example, especially one that is so captivating. SIZE: 10-1/2″ w x 8″ h x 6-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus, most wear noticeable on edges of tin with some minor corrosion on one corner. 1-12493 (600-900) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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