Coronation

HP Coronation 1953 Biscuit Company: Huntley & Palmers

Title: Coronation

Date: 1953

Size: H: 3.4cm; Dia: 12.9cm;

Pull off lid

Manufacturer: Huntley Boorne & Stevens

Other Information: Base made of aluminium. This was the first biscuit tin made by Huntley Boorne & Stevens after the Second World War, in 1952 the government released an extra quota of tinplate to make coronation souvenirs. This was the official engagement photograph and was reproduced on many tins.

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