Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish by Elkington & Co, London, 1895. The Library

Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish by Elkington & Co, London, 1895. The LibraryA fine sterling silver bon bon dish, fully hallmarked for Elkington & Co, London, 1895. The dish is of circular form and boasts a very attractive pierced foliate design, sitting on a foliate base. The dish is in an excellent condition throughout with clear hallmarks. Dimensions Diameter: 14cm Height: 4. 5cm Weight: 120 grams

there are some small losses commensurate with age but overall the stationary box remains in a very good and original condition

Combined weight (without liners/spoons): 76 grams

The box remains in a very good condition with only light scratches consistent with age

warm wooden base and a central sterling silver 'button' surrounded by turned wood detail

A stunning 17th century oak six plank coffer with carved decoration to the front panel and borders

and presided the ceremonial opening of both the Mechanics Institute

When open: 19cm width

5cm square

Weight: 2 grams

Dated 1899 and 1900

A stunning piece of 19th century french portraiture

and also remains in a very good condition with only two very small chips to the inside wall of the glass