It was listed by Puckerings. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1870s.
The hinged lid is beautifully engraved surrounding the circular finial.
This stands on four pierced or reticulated feet, on the reverse of each foot there is a highly desirable diamond shaped English design registration lozenge, really small so I have been unable to date, but would be around 1870.
The four supports are what make this a particularly special example, figural with a hoof to the bottom and a Ram's head to the top, quite superb and highly sought-after.
A fabulous heirloom piece in excellent condition. The tray measures 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" and the box stands 8" tall to top of finial.
Item ID: 33747
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Magnificent Antique English Biscuit Box C.1870 - Ram's Head & Hoof Supports
