Description
A truly exquisite top quality biscuit box, English in origin and Victorian in era dating to around 1880.
The box is made from a hefty piece of crystal with a series of diagonal ribs interspersed with linear cuts to create a most attractive design.
The base sits on three original bun feet and the underside fully marked and signed by the London retailer, "S. Smith, King Street, Covent Garden".
The base and lid are both beautifully decorated with an engine turned design and the hinged lid topped with a very regal looking crown inspired finial.
Superb condition. 7 3/4" in diameter (max) x 8 1/2" tall; the lid diameter measuring 5 1/2".
Item ID:38940
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Internal Ref: 38940
Dimensions
Height = 21 cm (8")
Width = 19 cm (8")
Depth = 19 cm (8")
Top Notch Antique English Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Biscuit Box c.1880
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
38940
Description
A truly exquisite top quality biscuit box, English in origin and Victorian in era dating to around 1880.
The box is made from a hefty piece of crystal with a series of diagonal ribs interspersed with linear cuts to create a most attractive design.
The base sits on three original bun feet and the underside fully marked and signed by the London retailer, "S. Smith, King Street, Covent Garden".
The base and lid are both beautifully decorated with an engine turned design and the hinged lid topped with a very regal looking crown inspired finial.
Superb condition. 7 3/4" in diameter (max) x 8 1/2" tall; the lid diameter measuring 5 1/2".
Item ID:38940
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 38940
Dimensions
Height = 21 cm (8")
Width = 19 cm (8")
Depth = 19 cm (8")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.