rare grand english glass and silver plate automated biscuit box

Description

This magnificent biscuit box has a wonderful central piece of glass molded in a horn or crescent shape then cut with the ever-popular hobnail design on the sides and a variety of linear cuts to the top.
The glass stands on a circular single foot which bears the hallmark on the underside with the makers mark RD & S Ld and EPNS for Electo-Plated Nickel Silver and a Registration date of 1853, this is the date this design would have been registered although the actual date of this piece is probably around 1880, Victorian in era.
The tall handle is set with a Ivory bar to the top, the hand is wrapped around the handle and the silver bar below lifted to operate the lids via the chains attached. The lids are beautifully decorated with an engraved design surrounding a shield-shaped cartouche which could be engraved with initials if desired.
A very impressive and large box, but postage worldwide is included so nothing additional to pay. Excellent condition 11" across x 11 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 32592
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Rare & Grand English Glass and Silver Plate Automated Biscuit Box

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

32592

Description

This magnificent biscuit box has a wonderful central piece of glass molded in a horn or crescent shape then cut with the ever-popular hobnail design on the sides and a variety of linear cuts to the top.
The glass stands on a circular single foot which bears the hallmark on the underside with the makers mark RD & S Ld and EPNS for Electo-Plated Nickel Silver and a Registration date of 1853, this is the date this design would have been registered although the actual date of this piece is probably around 1880, Victorian in era.
The tall handle is set with a Ivory bar to the top, the hand is wrapped around the handle and the silver bar below lifted to operate the lids via the chains attached. The lids are beautifully decorated with an engraved design surrounding a shield-shaped cartouche which could be engraved with initials if desired.
A very impressive and large box, but postage worldwide is included so nothing additional to pay. Excellent condition 11" across x 11 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 32592
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FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 32592

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