but remains in a very good condition overall
The rear of the frame bears labels for The Brotherton Gallery
The volume shows shelf wear to the board and spine extremities (particularly to the top of the spine) and there is some fading to the spine leather
Since the metal plate is extremely vulnerable
There is some fading to the spine leather and some shelf wear to the lower extremities but the volume generally remains in a very good condition externally
Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1893. Full Catalogue but remains in a veryA very fine and attractive bon bon basket, fully hallmarked for James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1893. The basket boasts a wonderful pierced foliate design with flowers to the border and base. The base shows some losses to the silver at each side; the losses appear to be deliberate in their placement and arched form, thus it appears to be a later deliberate alteration to the design (please see photographs). Overall the basket is in a good condition,