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On silver, the word "Sheffield" means that the piece features Sheffield plate, a finish made up of layers of silver and copper. Most Sheffield silver items originate from Sheffield, England, where craftsmen pioneered the technique in 1743. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sheffield silver.
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19th Century
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
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 3549.
It has a beautifully shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.
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, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25 x width 19 x depth 15
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x width 7 inches x depth 6 inches
Fenton Brothers Ltd
Sheffield
Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
