Drunkard box - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1945

Drunkard box produced by Lancaster and Sandland of Hanley, England, circa 1945. This drunkard is typically inebriated and known for shuffling from pub to pub most evenings. Last night he was apprehended by the local policeman for drunken and disorderly conduct in public. His punishment is being put in the outdoor stocks, on display for the weekend in the town square for all the passersby to jeer at. This box comes with a set of four serving trays. See the note in the box about this box's production during World War II.

Maker:

Lancaster and Sandland

England

circa 1945

Model #:

Derivative

box

Size:

medium

Height:

4"w x 3"d x 1 3/4"h