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Rare Pine J. S. Fry Chocolate Nut Box
Hailing from the Edwardian period, the antique pine lid stamped with ‘Makers to H.M the King’ (King Edward VII), ‘Fry’s Chocolate’, ‘300 Gold Medals & Diplomas’ and the Royal Warrant, with ‘Bristol, London, Sydney’ printed above.
The sides of the box are all in tact the front panel and interior lid both plain with the remains of the original paper lined interior. The two flanks read “Fry’s Nut Milk Chocolate…16 Divisions No.99 7 1-lb. Cakes” with the rear panel reading simply “Fry’s Chocolate, Manufactured in England’. The box remains structurally sound.
In around 1759 Joseph Fry started making chocolate and the rest, as they say, is history. The business soon moved through several names and hands before ending up as J. S. Fry & Sons. Since the mid nineteenth century over 220 products were introduced in the following decades, including production of the first chocolate Easter egg in UK in 1873 and the Fry's Turkish Delight (or Fry's Turkish bar) in 1914.
This example is extremely decorative with its plain form and desirable typeface and its overall subtlety makes it a covetable nostalgic piece of antique confectionary ware. The lack of paper labels and colour means it is an earlier example, and, still in tact, it proves to be an important piece of advertising history.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
The sides of the box are all in tact the front panel and interior lid both plain with the remains of the original paper lined interior. The two flanks read “Fry’s Nut Milk Chocolate…16 Divisions No.99 7 1-lb. Cakes” with the rear panel reading simply “Fry’s Chocolate, Manufactured in England’. The box remains structurally sound.
In around 1759 Joseph Fry started making chocolate and the rest, as they say, is history. The business soon moved through several names and hands before ending up as J. S. Fry & Sons. Since the mid nineteenth century over 220 products were introduced in the following decades, including production of the first chocolate Easter egg in UK in 1873 and the Fry's Turkish Delight (or Fry's Turkish bar) in 1914.
This example is extremely decorative with its plain form and desirable typeface and its overall subtlety makes it a covetable nostalgic piece of antique confectionary ware. The lack of paper labels and colour means it is an earlier example, and, still in tact, it proves to be an important piece of advertising history.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsWidth 10.5 inches
Depth 7 inches
Height 4.75 inches
Category Advertising Antiques
> Antique Advertising Boxes
Date c.1900-1910
1900s Antiques Material Pine
Origin English
Maker Frys
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a349
Status Sold
£79.00 
$104.90 
€93.77 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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