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Silver & Glass Biscuit Barrel or Cookie Jar with Coiled Rope Finial

$2,705.77
£1,950
€2,305.95
CA$3,702.01
A$4,134.80
CHF 2,148.57
MX$50,353.61
NOK 27,291.64
SEK 25,716.59
DKK 17,205.20
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About the Item

An extremely unusual Victorian silver mounted biscuit box or cookie jar, made in the form of a barrel. The frosted glass barrel has a silver base and rim, and the removable lid has a finial comprising a label reading "BISCUITS" sitting against a coiled silver rope. This lovely example of a nineteenth century novelty is beautifully made and each separate piece of silver is original and hallmarked for Martin and Hall in 1870.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU975530525612

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