Classification
Description
A round biscuit barrel with a silver coloured metal trim to the base, silver coloured metal handle and a silver coloured metal knob to the lid. The base colour of the Jaxonite barrel is black, the outer surfaces have a brown mottling, as has the inner surface of the base. The metal trim has a simple beaded design. The registered design number on the base indicates that it was designed and probably also made circa 1906. See also AIBDC : 009368 and AIBDC : 009370 Measurements given are with handle in raised position.
Inscriptions
moulded: "REG NO. 482780 MADE IN ENGLAND JAXONITE" (underside of lid)
moulded: "JAXONITE" (base)
Object number
AIBDC : 009369
Date
1906 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
plastic | barrel and lid |
Jaxonite - trade name | |
phenolic resin | |
PF | |
phenol formaldehyde | |
bakelite - generic term | |
metal | trim, handle and knob to lid |
Dimensions
Height
200mm
Diameter
175mm