An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver biscuit box in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection
Description
This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver biscuit box has a rectangular, cut cornered form.
The surface of this vintage silver biscuit box is plain and unembellished, with an applied gadroon decorated border to the upper rim.
This Art Deco silver biscuit box is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover with a shaped thumbpiece to the anterior edge.
This impressive piece of vintage silverware is supported by four cast silver feet, each ornamented in the iconic tiered Art Deco manner.
This exceptional box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
ConditionThis antique Art Deco biscuit box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The cast and applied components are all very sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the box and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver, except for the maker"s mark which has been mis-struck.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of vintage silverware.
DimensionsLength 16.7cm/6.6"
Width 11.1cm/4.4"
Height 9.9cm/3.9"
Weight25.3 troy ounces/788g
Date: 1946
Origin: Sheffield, England
Maker: Frank Cobb & Co Ltd