Antique Folding Biscuit Box or Biscuit Warmer by Fenton Brothers
This is an antique folding biscuit box or biscuit warmer. This is in the style of a handbag. The side panels are engraved with leaves and flowers. The sides are modelled as twigs with twiggy top handle. There are two wreaths that when pulled it opens the side panels to reveal two grilles that are finely pierced. They open and drop into the middle slot. The dishes have been gilded. c1880 British made with a makers mark for Fenton Brothers stamped underneath with Stanforth Patent. This has been replated.
Length closed: 21.5cm (8.5")
Length open: 29.5cm (11.5")
Width: 11cm (4.25")









