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Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The body panels are decorated with floral and foliate details in high relief and featuring a flying bee and a dragon fly to each side, pushing down the central handle opens each lid and the biscuit box sits on four bun feet.
This wonderful 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 excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25 x Width 18 x Depth 18
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches
Henry Wilkinson & Co -John Brashier-,
a well known Sheffield firm. Origin as J. Winter c. 1760.
Chronology: Henry Wilkinson & Co (1830), Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd (1872). The firm was acquired by Walker & Hall in 1892.
London 1881 hallmark
Our reference: A2504
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Regent Antiques Profile Page
Regent Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Box by Henry Wilkinson & Co 19thc
