Vintage Tin with Churchill Portrait – ELKES, circa 1920–1970

✅ Short product description:

Vintage ELKES Biscuits Tin – Woodgrain Look & History

Featuring Winston Churchill
The lid displays an iconic portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, based on a photographic study by Karsh (Ottawa).

Detailed faux-wood design
The sides feature a realistic woodgrain print with gilded oval frames and some of Churchill’s most famous quotes.

Original with character
This tin is in authentic vintage condition, showing signs of age and use that add charm and historical character.

For lovers of history, biscuit tins, and British style
Perfect as a collectible or as a decorative piece in a vintage-themed interior.

Dimensions:

• Height: 6.0 cm
• Length: 21.5 cm
• Width: 14.3 cm

Add this unique collector’s tin to your display – a tribute to character and charisma.

📋 Extended product description:
 

• Manufacturer: ELKES Biscuits
• Date of manufacture: 1920 / 1970

Rectangular metal biscuit tin with rounded corners, made by ELKES Biscuits Ltd. of Cardiff, Great Britain. Dating from between 1920 and 1970, the tin features a loose-fitting lid with a rolled rim. It was manufactured with a folded side seam, and the lid has no visible seams.

Decoration & quotes:
The sides are printed in realistic brown woodgrain. Gilded oval frames feature famous quotes by Winston Churchill, including:

• "We shall fight on the beaches..."

• "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat."

• "This was their finest hour."

• "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

The lid features a black-and-white photograph of Churchill. The inside of the lid includes the following English inscription:

"From a study by Karsh of Ottawa. Sir Winston Churchill is wearing the Knight of the Garter Sash, and around his neck is the blue and crimson ribbon with the Insignia of the Order of Merit."

Condition:
In original vintage condition with visible signs of age, including scratches, discolouration, and minor dents – all consistent with the age and nature of the item.

About Churchill:
Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (1874–1965) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II and played a vital role in leading the country in its resistance against Nazi Germany. Known for his powerful speeches and leadership, Churchill received international acclaim, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. His quotes remain famous, and his image is widely used as a symbol of British resilience.

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