We are delighted to be able to offer for sale this lovely Victorian antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel, in excellent condition and dating from around 1870.
This delightful antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel features a silver plated swing-handled frame with turned columns and beaded decoration. It also has a separate domed cover with engraved decoration and a pinecone finial, and is beautifully raised on three shaped feet. It could also be used as a sweet container.
This antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel bears the makers mark of the renowned silversmith and retailer "Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company" which was established in 1880 in London’s Regent Street by William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman and when they took over The Goldsmith’s Alliance Ltd they became jewellers, dealers in precious stones, silversmiths, electroplaters and clock and watch makers. They exhibited at home and abroad including London, Paris, Chicago and California. They had workshops in Clerkenwell in London, Sheffield and Paris.
The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none. It is in excellent condition as can be seen from the photos in the gallery. Please do take a few moments to look at these and see the condition and fine workmanship for yourself.
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Viewing this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel in person.
As It's always a wise move to view antiques and collectible items before you decide to buy and we are always delighted to encourage people to view our stock in our North London saleroom. So why not organize a trip to check this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel in person? When you are here you're also going to have a chance to discover our array of other terrific silver antiques and treasures.
Please keep in mind that you will need to get in touch with us first before making a journey to be sure that the antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel is still available to you and has not been purchased. Also if you do make contact with us we will be able to ensure that we have the most appropriate consultant available to talk you through your investment and answer any queries you have. We are always happy to discuss our products such as this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel in detail and suggest some other options should you change your mind. We believe there is no such thing as a silly query and we fully understand that you will want to make the right decision so please feel free to ask about any concerns you have.
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Shipping, Delivery and Returns
We are industry experts in the transport and delivery of high-quality items of silver such as this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel. Exquisite articles of silver and cut glass such as this take expert handling to guaranteed that they come to you in the same flawless condition that they left us. We take great care with our packaging and shipping to make sure that whatever you buy from us will reach you as intended. We are pleased to ship to nearly any location worldwide and will take care of all the required packing and shipping requirements. However, we require that you get in contact first before purchasing this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel as we want to be sure of all the particulars and that you have a full shipping estimate before you buy. We offer delivery totally free of charge to any mainland UK address.
If you are not happy for any reason with this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel when you receive it, in line with the Distance Selling Regulations you can return it to us within 14 days and we will supply a reimbursement. You need to return it to us in its original packing and condition. You will also be accountable for the return shipping fees unless we sent you an article that is greatly different to the one you thought you would be obtaining. Please note that you are fully responsible for any customs fees or duties that fall due as a result of transporting this antique silver plate cut glass biscuit barrel outside the European Union.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 20 x Width 17 x Depth 17
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches
Our reference: 08734
