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Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box
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Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box

19th century
Sold 27 February 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
This “Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by David Pickett Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A fine silver plated folding biscuit box. Dating to the mid 19th Century and bearing the marks for respected makers Mappin Bros (c1863-1894). On a rustic bark effect stand and opening to reveal two grilled compartments. Engraved on one cartouche for 'Presented by RC to CC 22 July 1887 as a Happy Remembrance of the 22 July 1863'.

The condition is very good with no dents or splits. With a very firm mechanism and a clean interior. The plating is in very good order, with no signs of plate loss but with a few minor scratches as to be expected due to age and use.

Weight approx 1.6kg.

Height approx 24cm

Span approx 22cm

Depth approx 12cm

Depth when open approx 30cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA996833
Dealers Notes

All UK Mainland Postage is included in the price of the item. Parcels under 2kg will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery and over 2kg by Parcelforce 48.

Please enquire for overseas postage prices.

Description
A fine silver plated folding biscuit box. Dating to the mid 19th Century and bearing the marks for respected makers Mappin Bros (c1863-1894). On a rustic bark effect stand and opening to reveal two grilled compartments.
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Engraved on one cartouche for 'Presented by RC to CC 22 July 1887 as a Happy Remembrance of the 22 July 1863'.
David Pickett Antiques
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box

The condition is very good with no dents or splits. With a very firm mechanism and a clean interior. The plating is in very good order, with no signs of plate loss but with a few minor scratches as to be expected due to age and use.

Weight approx 1.6kg.

Height approx 24cm

Span approx 22cm

Depth approx 12cm

Depth when open approx 30cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA996833
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box
Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box
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Rare 19th Century Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)
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