Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
They were designed to warm biscuits by an open fire for afternoon tea.
The shell-shaped body with an elegant cast frame surmounted by a loop handle. Each side with a wreath-shaped pull handle opening to reveal two compartment, each compartment fitted with a pierced grille which opens and falls down in the centre to keep biscuits in place while the box is being used.
Raised on very decorative cast splayed feet.
Hallmarks.
Unmarked
Dimensions:
Height: 23.5cm / 9 inches.
Width: 19cm / 7.3 inches.
Depth: 12cm / 5 inches.
Condition:
Immaculate condition.
Plate very bright with no loss.
Mechanism in very good working order.
Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED FOLDING BISCUIT BOX, CIRCA 1890
