Vintage Large Carr & Co LTD Biscuit Tin Carlisle "Gretna Green, outlets or the Red-Hot Marriage" Biscuits / Cookie Tin

Large vintage Carr & Co LTD Biscuit Tin Carlisle Biscuits Cookie tin.
"Gretna Green, or the Red-Hot Marriage" Biscuits / Cookie Tin
Showing different images of Victorian scenes:
- the Runaways
- the Chase
- The Elopement
- How far, how far to Gretna? 'tis years and years away.
And chaise and four will nevermore fling dust across the day.
But as I ride the Carlisle Road, where life and love have been,
I hear again the beating hoofs go through to Gretna Green.
Marked on the top:
Gretna Green, or the Red-Hot Marriage
Oh! Mr. Blacksmith ease our pains - and Tie us fast in Wedlock Chains.
after an old print, circa 1793

Metal biscuit tin is in vintage used condition, with a few dents, scratches and some wear inside and out.

Length: 9.25 inches
Width: 8.75 inches
Height: almost 5 inches
Weight: 554 grams

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