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Antique English Silver Plate Hand Chased Cushion Shape Folding Biscuit Box

About the Item

Extraordinary antique English Sheffield silver plate exceptionally hand chased and engraved Double Folding Biscuit Box with fern motif chasing and engraving and handsome pierced and lidded interior. (English biscuits are what we call crackers like we serve with cheeses.) Of course, it can be re-purposed for a myriad of uses or serving possibilities and makes a gorgeous show open or closed. Made by the most famous of firms that specialized in quality folding Biscuit Boxes with maker's marks on the base for Fenton Brothers (F. Bros.) and having the registration lozenge or kite mark for 1877. It measures 12.25" x 7.75" x 9.5" high when open. Pristine condition. Absolutely NO plate loss whatsoever.
  • Creator:
    Fenton Brothers (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver Plate,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Superb, pristine, age-appropriate condition! NO plate loss whatsoever.
  • Seller Location:
    CHARLESTON, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KA42721/1317A1stDibs: LU1891323958382

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