
Description
Ultra rare large Victorian silver oval formed biscuit box designed with a hinged lid and decorated with stunning quality hand engraved revolving cartouches depicting delightful fruit and floral motifs set against a matted back drop for decorative contrast. The underplate is raised with stylish ball and claw feet and there bead highlights for additional light catching decoration. The centre top of lid has a beautiful original crest (regimental?) for importance.
Weight: 37 troy ounces/1151 grams
Height: 6 inches/15.2cm
Width: 9 inches/23cm
Depth: 7 inches/17.7cm
Condition: Excellent throughout
Reserve: $5,695.00
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Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Large Silver Oval Biscuit Box London 1867 Samuel Whitford
Estimate $7,000-$8,000
Starting Price
$4,200
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American, English, and Continental Silver
Jan 22, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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