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Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons
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Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Description

Dating to the Victorian era, around 1880, this is an absolute stunner of highly decorative & top-notch biscuit box or cracker barrel.

Standing on three attractive feet, the entire piece is actually two, the cut glass barrel can be removed from the silver plated caddy stand.

The glass is in perfect condition in the highly decorative and popular hobnail design. The silver plate engraved on the domed lid and the base ... wonderful detail enhanced with the welcoming Pineapple finial adorning the top and acting as a knob to open the hinged lid.

The makers initials are present on the reverse side of all the feet and all of the cradle supports, J G & Sons for the renowned top quality silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons.

An excellent clean example making it perfectly usable today, 8" tall with a base diameter measuring 7 1/4". An impressive quality piece in superb condition.

Item ID: 33647

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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Description
Dating to the Victorian era, around 1880, this is an absolute stunner of highly decorative & top-notch biscuit box or cracker barrel.
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Standing on three attractive feet, the entire piece is actually two, the cut glass barrel can be removed from the silver plated caddy stand.
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fig 1. Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons
fig 1. Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons

The glass is in perfect condition in the highly decorative and popular hobnail design. The silver plate engraved on the domed lid and the base ... wonderful detail enhanced with the welcoming Pineapple finial adorning the top and acting as a knob to open the hinged lid.

fig 2. Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons
fig 2. Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons

The makers initials are present on the reverse side of all the feet and all of the cradle supports, J G & Sons for the renowned top quality silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons.

An excellent clean example making it perfectly usable today, 8" tall with a base diameter measuring 7 1/4". An impressive quality piece in superb condition.

Item ID: 33647

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA135564
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33647
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Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons
Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons
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Antique Cut Crystal and Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel / Box by John Grinsell & Sons
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