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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington 19thc
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington 19thc

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silversmith Elkington & Co of Birmingham, dating from 1886 as well as as the Staniforth's Patent mark.

It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with the original interior hand-pierced dividers. The opening mechanism is as intricate as the shell decoration, it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous clasps at the top.

This container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.

Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 24 x Width 21 x Depth 13

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9.4 x Width 8.3 x Depth 5.1

Elkington & Co

was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England.

The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware, Ltd. In 1971 British Silverware, Ltd. became a subsidiary of Delta Metal Co. Ltd.

Over the course of history, it became very successful and was one of the prime producers of silver plating. Elkington received various royal warrants of appointments. One of their most famous pieces is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler, at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Our reference: 09467

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Shell Biscuit Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA765958
Dealers Internal Reference
09467
Description
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silversmith Elkington & Co of Birmingham, dating from 1886 as well as as the Staniforth's Patent mark.
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It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with the original interior hand-pierced dividers.
Regent Antiques

The opening mechanism is as intricate as the shell decoration, it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous clasps at the top.

fig 1. An antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box shaped like a double scallop shell suspended in a twig-form metal frame.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington 19thc

This container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.

Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. An antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box shaped like a double scallop shell suspended in a twig-form metal frame.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington 19thc

Dimensions in cm:

Height 24 x Width 21 x Depth 13

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9.4 x Width 8.3 x Depth 5.1

Elkington & Co

was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England.

The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware, Ltd. In 1971 British Silverware, Ltd. became a subsidiary of Delta Metal Co. Ltd.

fig 3. An antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box shaped like a double scallop shell suspended in a twig-form metal frame.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington 19thc

Over the course of history, it became very successful and was one of the prime producers of silver plating. Elkington received various royal warrants of appointments. One of their most famous pieces is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler, at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Our reference: 09467

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Shell Biscuit Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA765958
Dealers Internal Ref
09467
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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An antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box shaped like a double scallop shell suspended in a twig-form metal frame.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington 19thC
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A Victorian folding biscuit box, often designed in a scallop shell motif, is a specialised table serveware item created during the 19th century to store and serve biscuits during afternoon tea or formal dining.

These items were predominantly constructed using silver plate over base metals like electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), featuring cast metal branch-like framing and integrated mechanical hinges.

Authentic pieces feature manufacturer stamps or maker marks from Elkington & Co. stamped onto the underside or frame, alongside functional dual-shell opening mechanisms and detailed casting.

Place the piece on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or console table as a decorative structural accent or functional serving piece.

Clean silver-plated surfaces gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver polish to prevent removing the thin layer of electroplated silver.
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