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Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

$1,918.59per item
£1,400per item
€1,646.25per item
CA$2,660.90per item
A$2,864.70per item
CHF 1,534.10per item
MX$34,518.60per item
NOK 19,356.12per item
SEK 17,713.97per item
DKK 12,301.45per item
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This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box. 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. This exceptional antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box is a highly decorative and rare example of late 19th-century English silverplate, crafted by the renowned Fenton Brothers Ltd of Sheffield, England, circa 1890. Designed in the form of an elegant shell-shaped biscuit box, the piece sits within an exquisitely cast and chased frame featuring naturalistic branch supports, a hallmark of fine Victorian decorative metalwork. The interior retains its original hand-pierced silver-plated dividers, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The sophisticated folding opening mechanism is both functional and sculptural, opening seamlessly into two symmetrical halves. It is secured by ornate laurel wreath loose-ring handles, an emblematic motif of Victorian neoclassical design, enhancing both visual appeal and usability. Versatile in function, this antique silver-plated container may be used as a biscuit box, a sweet box, a table centrepiece, or a refined trinket box, making it equally suited to a formal dining setting or an elegant interior display. Whether styled in a traditional or eclectic collection, it offers timeless charm and distinguished presence. The last image and the general video belong to one of the same items in this range. Dimensions (cm): Height: 27 × Width: 22 × Depth: 15 Maker: Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield, England A striking and collectible example of Victorian silver-plated tableware, ideal for collectors of English antiques, Sheffield silverplate, and 19th-century decorative objects. Condition: In excellent condition, please see the photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 27 x Width 22 x Depth 15 FENTON BROTHERS LTD Sheffield, England

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