Studio RT Ltd

Description

We are pleased to offer for sale this very attractive engine turned cound Biscuit Box by Atkin Brothers, which is marked with their silver plate mark HA EA FA EPNS. It has an integral tray with a pierced rim and beaded edge, which is supported on four ball and claw feet. It bears a chevron design pattern around the circumference with an ornately decorated vacant, circular cartouche to the front. The hinged, domed lid also has engine turned decoration, as shown,

Atkin Brothers were Sheffield Silversmiths. The brothers were Harry Wright Atkin (1828-1896), Edward Thomas Atkin (1832-1907), and Frank Shaw Atkin (1837-1901). They were the sons of Henry Atkin. Trade catalogues date the business from 1750, though this probably refers to Henry’s activities. In 1853, his sons registered a silver mark as Atkin Bros and occupied Truro Works, Matilda Street. Their catalogues show a vast collection of cutlery, tableward and domestic items of very good quality, both in silver and silver plate.

Height: 6 1/2 ibches - 16.5cm

Diameter of tray: 8 inches - 20.3cm

Diameter of box: 5 3/4 inches - 14.6cm

Maker: Atkins Brothers

Material: Silver Plate

Condition: Very good. There is no visible wear, the interior is clean and the lid fits tightly