Date & Origin
England, c1950
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 16.5cm Diameter: 17cm.
Technical Description
A fine mid 20th century biscuit barrel with its original white metal lid featuring a white bakelite finial. Colourful flowers hand-painted in blue pink and green on a blue and black transfer background. Twisted wooden looped handle. Made Made in England on the base.
Historical Relevance
The Diner's Club begins issuing the first credit cards. The Korean War begins when North Korea invades South Korea and Albert Einstein warns the world that a nuclear war would lead to mutual destruction.
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