Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sheffield Folding Shell Biscuit Jar from Elkington

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We offer a piece of exceptional rarity and collectible value: a magnificent victorian folding biscuit box, made by the renowned … Read more We offer a piece of exceptional rarity and collectible value: a magnificent victorian folding biscuit box, made by the renowned elkington & co., the company that patented electroplated silver plating in the 19th century and supplied royal houses throughout europe.

subject and style: the piece boasts an ingenious and dramatic design: the triple shell structure opens simultaneously outward, revealing three internal compartments embellished with refined openwork grilles (biscuit fringes) featuring geometric patterns and elegant arabesques. The frame is a masterpiece of naturalistic style (faux bois), fashioned to imitate intertwined branches that form the feet and central handle, a detail typical of the refined aesthetic taste of the late 19th century.

material and finish: crafted from high-quality silver-plated metal. The mechanism bears the "elkington & co ltd manchester" hallmark, guaranteeing its authenticity and provenance from one of the most important silversmiths in english history.

technical details and condition:

· type: folding biscuit tin / shell warmer

· manufacturer: elkington & co. (manchester)

· materials: silver-plated metal

· period: antique (late 19th century - victorian)

· dimensions: width 22.5 cm x height 25 cm

· condition: antique vintage condition. The opening mechanism is functional. The item shows obvious wear to the silver plating on the outer surface of the shells (allowing the warm-toned base metal to be seen), a patina that attests to its authenticity and historicity without compromising its structural charm.

please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

it is sold "as is," and the and photographs are accurate. This piece has an attribution mark,
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