Arts & Crafts and 20th Century Design - 03 Jun 2009
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A Hukin & Heath electroplated biscuit barrel, in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser, model no. 01318, twin door form with ebonised wood handle, on ball feet stamped number to base 25 cm. wide.
This biscuit barrel with its two hinged doors uses Ebenezer Hall Juniors patented fixed handle and opening chain mechanism patented in 1884.