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OK - I have no idea what area of the Forum to post this in - so i chose here lol. I searched everywhere else and couldnt find an 'antique area.'
I have Googled myself crazy for about a year, trying to find the value of an item i have, without yet taking it to a store or otherwise trying to sell it. That will be my next move - but i was mostly just curious for now.
I have an old Loose-Wiles Biscuit tin, 8 sides, lithographed. Portrait of George Washington on lid; each of 8 sides has a different scene from George Washington's life (Valley Forge, Washington's Inaugural, Mount Vernon, Surrender at Cornwallis, Washington's family). The tin has a handle, and is made in New York in 1930's.
Does anyone know of a good website to research old tins such as this? Rarity? Value? What I have heard is - this is a rare tin - rarer than others from the same company, and that not as many of the George Washingtons where made. It's in very good condition... i have several photos.
The prices from several sites - including appraisers and eBay threads (which were telling sellers not to even list the item there, becuz it was worth too much) have it selling for $30., up to $17,500 (yes, hard to believe i think - but that was on an appraiser's site).
I just wondered if anyone else had any ideas. I am disabled and sure could use the money. (Not so much the $30. LOL...) thanx, Jill
I know this is a bit off but when did Americans stop calling them biscuits and started the cookie thing? Most of the rest of the world calls it biscuits. Heard it in South America, Africa, India, Europe, Australia and even in Canada
I know this is a bit off but when did Americans stop calling them biscuits and started the cookie thing? Most of the rest of the world calls it biscuits. Heard it in South America, Africa, India, Europe, Australia and even in Canada
You dont see the theme in those counties listed? psst Britain.
Thank the Dutch Bakers of New York for the cookie term.
I know this is a bit off but when did Americans stop calling them biscuits and started the cookie thing? Most of the rest of the world calls it biscuits. Heard it in South America, Africa, India, Europe, Australia and even in Canada
Jill, I have the same tin. I researched it years ago and also saw someone had appraised it for $17,000. I had tried to sell it to a collector who said it is not work 17k only under $50. But i never got it appraised. Have you found out anything about it since your last post? -Rich (NJ)
had a wee look there on ebay and this was the most expensive at $65. but cant find the one you have yet.. Ill keep looking though and good luck..
Loose Wiles Biscuit tin USS Idaho Sunshine Biscuits 1930's
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