Biscuit barrel
Elkington and Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
1870
Materials
Silver plate
Measurements
228 mm (Height); 181 mm (Diameter)
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 885151
Summary
This item was stolen on 10 July 2009. If you have any information concerning this item please contact the National Trust at Lanhydrock House on 01208 265950 or the Operational Risk Department of the National Trust on 01793 817596. You can provide your information anonymously. You can also email us at operationalrisk@nationaltrust.org.uk. Thank you for your help. An Elkington plated biscuit barrel with classical figures in relief, the hinged cover with knob of apple and leaves. 1870. Patent Reg. Mark; 15 July 1870 ELKINGTON
Provenance
unknown
Marks and inscriptions
(mark inside lid) boar's head(?) (over) Prince of Wales feathers (over) ABSQUE LABORE NIHIL (within banner)
Makers and roles
Elkington and Co Ltd, manufacturer