mustard box

Colman's wooden mustard box with lid, front marked; 'COLMAN'S MUSTARD MANUFACTURERS TO THE QUEEN' in red and black lettering on a yellow ground with two bull's head trade marks: 'TRADE MARK - BULL'S HEAD ON EACH PACKAGE'; box ends stencilled: 'J & J Colman, Manufacturers to His Majesty the King of Italy' and 'J & J COLMAN manufacturers to the Court of Holland' and 'DSF 2 lbs'; and on the back: 'J & J COLMAN Manufacturers to Her Majesty the Queen Purveyors to HRH the Prince of Wales, And HRH the Duke of Edinburgh'; underside of lid marked; Colman's Mustard manufacturers to the Queen in red and black lettering on a yellow ground, bull's head trade mark with garland of holly and medal awards circa 1865-67; late 19th century