Domestic object - Tin, c.1910

Historical information

This tin was bought to help tell the story of this company’s connection with Glaxo. In 1715, Silvanus Bevan opened a pharmaceutical business in London. He was later joined by his brother, Timothy. The business grew to be well respected by the local as well as international community, especially in the United States. In 1792, William Allen joined the business and worked his way up the ranks. His wife was a Hanbury, and upon his death, the business passed to the Hanbury’s. Allenbury’s manufactured pastilles, a sweet, medicated lozenge. In 1958, Allenbury’s became part of Glaxo Laboratories.

Physical description

Tin Box Sugarless Fruit Pastilles

Inscriptions & markings

Patented
The "Allenburys" Jujubes & Pastilles manufactured in England Trade Mark AD1715
Allen & Hanbury Ltd London E.2

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