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Bread Tins

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Overview

Metal bread tins. Two sizes: 22 of the larger size, two (2) of the smaller size.
Maximum dimensions (large tin): L 44cm, W 13.5cm, H 10cm.
Maximum dimensions (small tin): L 25cm, W 14cm, H 10cm.
Surface is black, with some wear indicating silver metal underneath. Folded metal body held in place by welds and rivets. No makers marks.
Tins have been utilised as storage bins and many have description of contents written on front in permanent marker or paint.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-231-15-008

Width

13.5000 cm

Height or length

44 cm

Depth

10 cm

Last modified

Thursday, 3 July, 2025

Completeness

33

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