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Intricately decorated Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box. Opening to an inner surface with perforated toast holders. The frame is shaped like tree branches, raised on four feet. The base is stamped "FBrs SEP", with Staniforth's Patent mark and the number "3741".

Fenton Brothers was a firm established in Sheffield, England in 1875 by John Frederick Fenton and Frank Fenton at the South Moor Works on East Street. They were initially known for their folding biscuit tins and supplied hotels, cruise ships, and restaurants with their goods.

Item Details

Reference: #BSB048

Creator

Fenton Brothers of Sheffield
Dimensions

H 24 cm x W 21 cm x D 16 cm
Weight

1 kg

Place of origin

England
Condition

Very Good
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

c. 1875-1876
Materials & Techniques

EPNS (electro plated nickel silver)