Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers 19thc

This is a highly decorative Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 4467.

It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.

The opening mechanism is as intricate as the shell decoration, it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top.

This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.

Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.

Condition:

In excellent condition. Asan antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the biscuit box displays beautifully,please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 25 x Width 23 x Depth 14

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9.8 x Width 9.1 x Depth 5.5

FENTON BROTHERS LTD, Sheffield

Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton and Frank Fenton. The firm was converted into a limited liability company in 1896 under the style Fenton Brothers Ltd.

Our reference: A1221

Internal Ref:

A1221

Date of manufacture : 19th Century