19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Large Biscuit Box Sheffield 1878 John Newton Mappin

£ 6,950.00

Truly wonderful shaped oval sterling silver biscuit box Sheffield 1878 John Newton Mappin

 

Description

Extremely rare large sterling silver Victorian era biscuit box decorated with extravagant floral and cherub embellishing which is raised on a eye-catching double bead surround base.  The lid has mirroring embellishing and is surmounted with a delightful hound finial.

 

Weight:  39 troy ounces/1213 grams

Height:  9 inches/21cm

Width:  9.5 inches/24cm

Depth:  7.5 inches/19cm

Condition:  Excellent throughout

Price:  £6950