A RARE Antique HAIR PINS Hinged-Pocket Container by Hudson Scott and Sons of Carlisle. Condition is Excellent, considering it's age, and that means there's light wear and light scratches, but that is natural for a tin like this. Plus, the BONUS is the original hand-made cardboard liner is still intact, and that is difficult to find because most just wore out or got damaged and thrown away. The top of the hinged-lid features a pressed and embossed design, with a still-vibrant neon green colouring around the four flowers and leaves, along with a center embossed HAIR PINS. Made in England.
HISTORY OF HUDSON SCOTT: Founded 1799 by Benjamin Scott in Carlisle as printers and publishers; succeeded by nephew Mr Hudson Scott; began printing on tin c 1876; began using offset lithography in supplying printed metal sheeting to biscuit tin manufacturers; opened own box works in Carlisle; incorporated as Hudson Scott & Sons Ltd in 1898; formed Metal Box & Co Ltd in 1922.
