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American Sterling Silver & 14 ct Gold Biscuit Box - Antique Circa 1910

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver & 14 carat gold biscuit box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection

SKU: A9538

Price: £1,995.00

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Description

This exceptional antique American sterling silver biscuit box has a circular rounded form to a collet style foot.

The surface of this silver biscuit box is embellished with incurved, elongated quatrefoil shaped panels depicting a variety of Chinoiserie style floral designs.

Each panel is encompassed with an applied paralleling 14ct yellow gold simplified border.

This American silver biscuit box is fitted with a push fit cover surmounted with the original, impressive turned wood tiered circular finial.

The upper plateau of the domed cover is embellished with four scrolling arched motifs accented with a simplified floral design and encompassing a circular 14ct yellow gold border to the finial terminal.

Read a brief history of sterling silver biscuit boxes

Maker: The Sweetser Co.

Date: Circa 1910

Origin: New York, USA

Condition

This antique American silver biscuit box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The American hallmarks struck to the underside of the box are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Diameter 14cm/5.5"

Diameter of foot 7.1cm/2.8"

Height 15.9cm/6.3"

Weight

15.7 troy ounces/489g

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