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English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910
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English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A smart and elegant circular solid silver biscuit box with a simple beaded border to top and bottom.

The lid fits perfectly, the hinge in full working order, the box is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1910 together with the maker's mark for the well renowned silversmith, Atkin Brothers.

A superb clean example in excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use; beautifully polished.

Measurements: 4.84" in diameter x 2.76" tall and weighing 432 Grams / 13.89 Troy Ounces.

Item: 44518

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Biscuit Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122727
Dealers Internal Reference
44518
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Description
A smart and elegant circular solid silver biscuit box with a simple beaded border to top and bottom.
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The lid fits perfectly, the hinge in full working order, the box is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1910 together with the maker's mark for the well renowned silversmith, Atkin Brothers.
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fig 1. A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges.
fig 1. English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910

A superb clean example in excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use; beautifully polished.

Measurements: 4.84" in diameter x 2.76" tall and weighing 432 Grams / 13.89 Troy Ounces.

Item: 44518

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Biscuit Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122727
Dealers Internal Ref
44518
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Archive I A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges.

English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910

Archive II A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View II
Archive III A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View X
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Archive XII A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges. View XII
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A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges.
English George V Solid / Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - 1910
Ref: SA1122727
A cylindrical solid sterling silver biscuit box featuring a fitted lid and beaded decorative borders along the upper and lower edges.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caddies
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCylindrical body, Beaded border, Flush lid
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 12.3 cm (5 in) x D 12.3 cm (5 in)

This Edwardian solid sterling silver biscuit box dates from 1910 and carries full hallmarks for Sheffield along with the maker's mark for Atkin Brothers. The circular vessel displays a bright silver finish with polished reflective surfaces, a cylindrical body, a flush-fitting lid, and decorative beaded borders running along the upper and lower edges. Minor surface wear commensurate with age and long-term use is visible across the metalwork. Measuring 7 cm high, 12.3 cm wide, and 12.3 cm deep, this lidded container provides a practical storage accessory suited for placement on a dining room sideboard top or a living room side table in a traditional or contemporary home setting.

FAQs

Popularised during the 19th and early 20th centuries, silver biscuit boxes were specialised tableware vessels crafted to hold and serve dry biscuits or sweet cakes during tea service.

These containers were typically manufactured from solid sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring beaded edges, cast rims, and fitted lids to maintain content freshness.

Authentic British sterling silver from the George V period bears official assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, a city assay symbol, a specific date letter, and the makers initials.

A silver biscuit box can be displayed on a sideboard, tea trolley, or coffee table, serving either as a decorative metalwork accent or as storage for small personal items.

Maintain sterling silver by wiping it with a soft cloth and applying a specialized non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can affect surface patination.
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