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Scottish Antique Silver Biscuit Box, Edinburgh 1934
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Scottish Antique Silver Biscuit Box, Edinburgh 1934

1920 - 1940
Sold 7 January 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

A beautiful Scottish silver and gilt oval biscuit box. It was made in Edinburgh in 1934 by Brook and Son of 87 George Street. There are a good set of hallmarks on the side and a makers mark on the bottom. The inside is fully gilded and the lid has a stand away hinge. The biscuit box is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The biscuit box has a very tight seal to keep the contents fresh.

WEIGHT; 540 grams or 18 ozst. Approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Biscuit Box to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114958
Dealers Internal Reference
7262-004
Description
A beautiful Scottish silver and gilt oval biscuit box. It was made in Edinburgh in 1934 by Brook and Son of 87 George Street. There are a good set of hallmarks on the side and a makers mark on the bottom. The inside is fully gilded and the lid has a stand away hinge. The biscuit box is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The biscuit box has a very tight seal to keep the contents fresh.

WEIGHT; 540 grams or 18 ozst. Approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Biscuit Box to the 1930s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114958
Dealers Internal Ref
7262-004
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An oval-shaped antique silver biscuit box with a hinged lid and a rope-twist border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish Antique Silver Biscuit Box, Edinburgh 1934

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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 102
Items Sold 333
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An oval-shaped antique silver biscuit box with a hinged lid and a rope-twist border.
Scottish antique silver biscuit box, Edinburgh 1934
Ref: SA1114958
An oval-shaped antique silver biscuit box with a hinged lid and a rope-twist border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Rope-twist border, Thumbpiece, Oval form
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Silver biscuit boxes gained popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as sophisticated dining accessories used to serve dry biscuits or crackers at formal tea tables.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as hand-raising, spinning, and soldering, often featuring applied decorative borders.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office (such as Edinburgh), the makers mark, the standard of silver, and the date letter.

This piece can be displayed as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard, coffee table, or mantelpiece to add a touch of polished metallic texture and historical character.

Silver should be cleaned periodically with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, and stored in a low-humidity environment to minimise tarnishing.
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