very elegant and rare superior quality large silver plate and frosted glass oval victorian biscuit box in the egyptian style

Very elegant and rare superior quality large silver plate and frosted glass oval Victorian biscuit box in the Egyptian style.


Price

SOLD

Item Ref

5977

Description

Magnificent superior quality English Victorian biscuit box designed in the fabulous Egyptian style.
The hinged lid of the lovely oval frosted glass barrel is mounted with beautifully engraved silver plate mounts, having twin urn topped ring handles, and is surmounted with a wonderful cast sphynx finial.
It sits within a separate cast silver plate cradle, anchored with fantastic winged Egyptian caryatids linked by foliate garlands on all sides, with a carved base that echoes the engraved design on the lid.
The whole stands on very well modelled paw feet.
Maker's mark is S. Bros over B within a shield, not traced. It also bears the number 1632.
Size-8.75 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by 8 inches high.
Weight-2.75 kilos.
This is a truly stunning and rare item, quite unique. It is wonderful for biscuits, dressing table or vanity items. It looks lovely standing on table or sideboard, and makes quite an imposing presentation.
It is in very good condition.
A fabulous and functional piece.
A solid silver and cut glass biscuit box is also available. See listings on the website www.serpentineantiques.co.uk.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5977



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