Box
- Object Name:
- Box
- Object ID:
- 2011.031.02
- Creator:
- Mappin & Webb
- Place of Origin:
- Sheffield, England
- Date:
- 1863-1898
- Description:
- Biscuit box, owned by Katherine McFarland Swenson (1886-1977), Concord, NH. Silver-plated metal, made by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, England, 1863-1898. Oval body on integral tray supported by four neo-Greek feet. Hinged dome cover with bone finial handle on top. Ring handles on sides, with lion-head supports. Thistle and leaf bands around top of cover, sides of body, and top of tray. Neo-Greek cartouche on front. Maker's mark stamped on bottom of tray: "M&W" in diamond, and number "W1761".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-7.8 W-8.3 D-7.2 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Katherine McFarland Swenson (1886-1977), Concord, NH, descendant of Rev. Asa McFarland (1769-1827). Donor is Katherine's granddaughter.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Karen M. Swenson, in memory of Katherine McFarland Swenson
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