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Bishop & Stonier mark: Bisto England

Mark details

The caduceus was registered by Powell & Bishop in 1876 and later used by Bishop & Stonier.

Falstaff is the pattern name. BISTO was a Bishop & Stonier trade name. The caduceus is a winged staff with two entwined serpents.

1936–1939

Marks with BISHOP alone, rather than Bishop & Stonier, date from 1936–1939.

1936–1939

Marks using BISHOP without Stonier date to 1936–1939.

1936–1939

Marks using BISHOP without Stonier date to 1936–1939.

Undated

Registration number 174406 dates to 1892; Avondale is the pattern name.

Undated

Undated