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Novelty Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box

$1,166.38
£850
€1,012.18
CA$1,635.11
A$1,660.32
CHF 947.80
MX$20,062.15
NOK 11,133.46
SEK 11,103.08
DKK 7,566.87

About the Item

A wonderful late Victorian biscuit box or barrel, made from solid English Oak and the fittings in silver plate. One side of the box has a cast image of the wheat being harvested and the other side a lady with baked goods. Each of the hinged lids is mounted with a cartouche, one engraved with the decorative monogram for the original owner the other vacant. The top has a highly decorative silver plated fern engraved panel with a solid handle to the top. Once the lids are opened, the original metallic liners are revealed. Dating to c.1890, it remains in excellent condition measuring 8 1/2" wide x 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" tall to top of handle. Item: 39784 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 397841stDibs: LU3365350383972

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