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Antique English Silver Plated Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century

Antique English Silver Plated Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century | Ref. no. A1377 | Regent Antiques Sold
Ref: A1377
Price: £ 0.00
This is a superb Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box made by Mappin & Webb- Princes Plate reg No 71553, circa...

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This is a superb Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box made by Mappin & Webb- Princes Plate reg No 71553, circa 1880 indate.

 
The opening mechanism is as intricate as the laurel wreath decoration, it features a foliate engraved body sitting in a cast frame, with interior hand-pierced dividers,  it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous clasps at the top.  The interior retaining the original gilding.


This container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.

Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.



Dimensions in cm:

Height 23 x Width 21 x Depth 16

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 6 inches

Our reference: A1377

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Mappin & Webb
founded in 1774 by Jonathan Mappin, Mappin & Webb is one of the UK's leading retailers of fine jewellery and silverware. Today, it is renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design to produce exquisite jewellery, elegant silverware, watches and glassware.

Jonathan Mappin opened his first small silversmith workshop in Sheffield in 1774 and the following year the Mappin mark was entered at the assay office. Over the next fifteen years Jonathan Mappin's reputation for producing high quality silver spread throughout Sheffield. From these humble beginnings the business grew steadily and soon the next generation were expanding the business further

The first store was opened in London in 1849 at 17 Fore Street and was soon followed by stores in Moorgate and King William Street. In 1858, following rapid expansion of the Sheffield factory, John Newton Mappin invited his brother-in-law, George Webb to join him in the business. The first association of Mappin & Webb was forged.

Mappin & Webb is one of the UK's leading retailers of fine jewellery and silverware. Today, it is renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design to produce exquisite jewellery, elegant silverware, watches and glassware.
 
Today Mappin & Webb is silversmith to Her Majesty the Queen and to His Royal Highness Prince of Wales.
 
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Dimensions in cm:

Height 23 x Width 21 x Depth 16

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 6 inches

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