How Lewis Carroll caused a tin calamity
The so-called Biscuit Tin Episode in the life of author Charles Dodgson left behind a great collectable: the W&R Jacob & Co lithographed tin, one of which was offered by Hartley’s on June 17.
Estimated at £600-900, it sold for £2900 (plus 20% buyer’s premium) as part of a Summer Antiques &a…