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Thomas Bradbury Silver Plated Lidded Lunch Box Circa 1900
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Thomas Bradbury Silver Plated Lidded Lunch Box Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

An interesting silver plated lidded lunch box by thomas bradbury, sheffield. It is marked on the base 's.u.' which could be a mark for the seaman's union, along with t.b.&s for thomas bradbury. It has a carrying handle to the top and the front is decorated with a female holding an anchor. In good, original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Silver Plated Lidded Box to the 1900s.

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SA1207835
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Description
An interesting silver plated lidded lunch box by thomas bradbury, sheffield. It is marked on the base 's.u.' which could be a mark for the seaman's union, along with t.b.&s for thomas bradbury. It has a carrying handle to the top and the front is decorated with a female holding an anchor. In good, original condition.
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Silver Plated Lidded Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207835
Marion David Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

We specialise in quality decorative items from the arts & crafts/art nouveau and art deco periods

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A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top.
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Archive I A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top.

Thomas Bradbury Silver Plated Lidded Lunch Box Circa 1900

Archive II A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top. View II
Archive III A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top. View IV
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Marion David Decorative Arts
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Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top.
THOMAS BRADBURY SILVER PLATED LIDDED LUNCH BOX CIRCA 1900
Ref: SA1207835
A cylindrical silver-plated lidded box featuring a circular relief emblem on the front and a loop finial handle on top.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Canisters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRelief medallion, stepped lid, loop handle finial
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Edwardian silver-plated lidded lunch box by Thomas Bradbury, Sheffield, dates from circa 1900. The piece possesses a bright silver colour and a highly reflective finish. The cylindrical container stands on a dark blue fabric surface and displays a stepped lid topped with a loop handle finial, a horizontal moulding running around the body, and a circular relief medallion on the front depicting a female figure holding an anchor. The base bears the maker mark T.B.&S for Thomas Bradbury along with the letters S.U. The piece measures 12 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. It functions as a decorative container suitable for display on a sideboard top in a study, library, or living room.

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Emerging during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, silver-plated containers were produced as refined storage vessels for food or personal belongings, reflecting modernising domestic standards.

These pieces typically feature a base metal alloy core, such as electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), coated with a thin layer of pure silver via electroplating.

Authentic examples generally feature stamped makers marks, electroplate hallmarks indicating the manufacturer, and characteristic period construction detailing.

Display the vessel on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf as a functional catch-all container to add metallic contrast within a contemporary scheme.

Polish gently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and dedicated silver cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip the silver layer.
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