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 FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 39784
Dimensions
Height = 19.7 cm (8")
Width = 21.6 cm (9")
Depth = 15.9 cm (6")
Novelty Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box
Price
£695
| $938 USD | €803 EUR
Item Ref
39784
Description
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 FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 39784
Dimensions
Height = 19.7 cm (8")
Width = 21.6 cm (9")
Depth = 15.9 cm (6")