Antique English Silver Plated Biscuit Box C.1880 by George Wish

Name: Antique English Silver Plated Biscuit Box C.1880 by George Wish
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA363640
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

Pretty as a picture, this Victorian biscuit box is automated or mechanical. The upright handle is moved to one side and the lift one side lifts up; the handle can stay down which leaves the lid up. This works in the same way when the handle is moved the other way, with the other lid lifting.

Each of lids is beautifully engraved, this together with fluted repousse sides and the pretty handle creates quite a picture. The underside is marked by the silversmith, George Wish of Sheffield and dates the piece to c.1880. 6" x 5" x 6" tall to top of box and 8 3/4" to top of handle.

Item ID:36261

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Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

12.5cm (4.92")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA363640

Dealers Internal Reference

36261

Dealers Notes

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Description

Pretty as a picture, this Victorian biscuit box is automated or mechanical.

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The upright handle is moved to one side and the lift one side lifts up; the handle can stay down which leaves the lid up.

Puckerings

This works in the same way when the handle is moved the other way, with the other lid lifting.

fig 1. Antique English Silver Plated Biscuit Box c.1880 by George Wish — fig 1. Antique English Silver Plated Biscuit Box C.1880 by George Wish

Each of lids is beautifully engraved, this together with fluted repousse sides and the pretty handle creates quite a picture. The underside is marked by the silversmith, George Wish of Sheffield and dates the piece to c.1880. 6" x 5" x 6" tall to top of box and 8 3/4" to top of handle.

Item ID:36261

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England