19th Century Antique Silver Continental Triple Folding Biscuit Box Circa 1880

£ 5,950.00

Hanau made German 800 standard silver triple folding biscuit box circa 1880.

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Description

A very rare and extremely ornate triple compartment folding biscuit box decorated with elegant upper floral embossing and lower fan (spreading) fluting with inner spring loaded dividers. The box sits on three stylish hooved feet and is crowned with a divine figural handle.

 

Weight: 59 troy ounces/1841 grams

Height:  10.5 inches/26.6cm

Diameter:  8 inches/20cm (13.5 inches/34.2cm open)

Condition:  Excellent throughout

Price:  £5950

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