Lot 39
An Edwardian silver mounted cut-glass biscuit barrel, the squat pear shape body cut with diamond...
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Lot 39
An Edwardian silver mounted cut-glass biscuit barrel, the squat pear shape body cut with diamond...
Lot 39
Lot Description
An Edwardian silver mounted cut-glass biscuit barrel, the squat pear shape body cut with diamond and star pattern panels, having a plain silver collar and swing handle decorated with foliate and lobed motifs, the removable flat silver lid with ivory finial. Hallmarked Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd., Sheffield 1906. Height including finial measures 6 1/4 inches (16 cm).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Appears in fairly good overall condition, displaying general wear, surface marks and scratches. Some tarnishing to the silver mounts. Hinges on swing handle in good working order. A couple of minor dints, a small gouge and a few further nicks to silver rim. Some small chips and edge nibbles to the glass and some heavier scratches and contact marks to the underside. The lid is a good fit. Some rubbing and partial distortion to hallmarks and maker's marks. Corresponding part hallmarks to lid and handle.
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