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Royal Chocolate Box Sells for Double Estimate | Sheffield News
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A rare 1902 solid silver chocolate box, crafted to celebrate King Edward VII’s coronation and originally gifted to royalty and the Rowntree family, sold for a stunning £1,700—double its estimate—at an auction in Scarborough. Bidding warred globally, with a Japanese bidder nearly winning it and collectors from Cyprus also showing interest. Made by famed Sheffield silversmiths Cooper Brothers and Sons, this ultra-rare piece combines royal history, artisan craftsmanship, and nostalgia, proving that even a tiny chocolate box can become a collector’s dream when rarity meets heritage.
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