Splendid Antique Victorian Swan Finial Biscuit Barrel – Circa 1880

Name: Splendid Antique Victorian Swan Finial Biscuit Barrel – Circa 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217498
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

A Really Splendid Antique Victorian Biscuit Barrel by Mappin Brothers of London. The body is circular with a hinged domed lid and a sculptural swan finial serving as the handle. The exterior is decorated with fine engraved swags, beadwork borders, and an ornate central cartouche reserve. Twin lion-mask mounts with drop ring handles add strong classical detailing and give the piece a satisfying visual weight – circa 1880.

* The swan finial and lion-mask handles make this the sort of table piece that draws the eye immediately.

Measurements:

Height: 8" (approx. 20cm)

Width: 8" (approx. 20cm)

Depth: 6 1/2" (approx. 16.5cm)

Total weight: 1164g

In good condition – The piece presents well overall with bright plating and crisp decorative definition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

16.5cm (6.50")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1217498

Dealers Internal Reference

KD53199

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Really Splendid Antique Victorian Biscuit Barrel by Mappin Brothers of London. The body is circular with a hinged domed lid and a sculptural swan finial serving as the handle.

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The exterior is decorated with fine engraved swags, beadwork borders, and an ornate central cartouche reserve.

Kingsdown Antiques

Twin lion-mask mounts with drop ring handles add strong classical detailing and give the piece a satisfying visual weight – circa 1880.