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Rare Antique English "Elephant and Castle" Biscuit Box C.1890
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Rare Antique English "Elephant and Castle" Biscuit Box C.1890

19th century
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Description

An example of a biscuit box that I have never seen before and believe I may never see another.

English in origin, it is silver plated over Britannia Metal with a good finish with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

In the form of a castle with two elephant head handles, the lid flying a flag engraved "Biscuits".

The underside is punched with a pattern number but no makers mark.

Dating to c.1890, late Victorian era, it remains in good antique condition with a base diameter measuring 5 1/2" and standing 8 1/2" tall to top of flag.

Item: 41945

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Silver Biscuit Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1022755
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41945
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An example of a biscuit box that I have never seen before and believe I may never see another.
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English in origin, it is silver plated over Britannia Metal with a good finish with minor wear commensurate with age and use.
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fig 1. A silver-plated Victorian biscuit box designed in the shape of a crenellated castle tower with elephant head handles and a flag finial.
fig 1. Rare Antique English "Elephant and Castle" Biscuit Box C.1890

In the form of a castle with two elephant head handles, the lid flying a flag engraved "Biscuits".

The underside is punched with a pattern number but no makers mark.

Dating to c.1890, late Victorian era, it remains in good antique condition with a base diameter measuring 5 1/2" and standing 8 1/2" tall to top of flag.

Item: 41945

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Silver Biscuit Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022755
Dealers Internal Ref
41945
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Archive I A silver-plated Victorian biscuit box designed in the shape of a crenellated castle tower with elephant head handles and a flag finial. SOLD11 SEP 26

Rare Antique English "Elephant and Castle" Biscuit Box C.1890

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A silver-plated Victorian biscuit box designed in the shape of a crenellated castle tower with elephant head handles and a flag finial.
Rare Antique English "Elephant and Castle" Biscuit Box c.1890
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A silver-plated Victorian biscuit box designed in the shape of a crenellated castle tower with elephant head handles and a flag finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBiscuit Barrels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCrenellated rim, Brickwork engraving, Elephant head handles, Flag finial
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

During the late 19th century, British silversmiths produced electroplated nickel silver tableware in architectural and figurative shapes for afternoon tea service. Biscuit boxes designed as castles, barrels, or towers became functional decorative items in late Victorian households.

These items were predominantly constructed from base metals such as nickel silver or Britannia metal, which were subsequently electroplated with silver. Decorative components like handles and finials were cast separately and soldered onto the stamped or engraved main body.

Authentic pieces generally display stamped makers marks, EPNS symbols, or registry numbers on the underside or rim. The structural weight, signs of natural oxidisation, hand-engraved details, and historic soldering methods further indicate late 19th-century manufacture.

A decorative silver vessel functions well as an accent piece on a dining sideboard, bar cart, or display cabinet. Its metallic finish creates a point of contrast against dark wood furniture or contemporary minimalist surfaces.

Maintain silver plate by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and polishing occasionally with a gentle, non-abrasive silver foam. Avoid harsh chemicals or dipping solutions that could remove the electroplated silver layer and expose the substrate metal.
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