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Victorian Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box. Sheffield Fenton Bros 1880
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Victorian Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box. Sheffield Fenton Bros 1880

19th century
Sold 9 May 2025 · Touch of Time Antiques
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Description

A rare genuine 19th century circular silverplated folding biscuit box with intricately engraved double cartouches.

One of the cartouches has an engraving reading “Spalding Athletic Sport Aug 1884”

The box has a hinged mechanism and ornate inner pierced grill dividers. The bowls are fixed together by exquisite cast wire work frame with fine detailing.

Dates back to 1870 and made by renowned Sheffield maker Fenton Brothers.

Marked to the bottom with maker’s mark, 4212 and PODR lozenge shaped mark.

Dimensions: height 26.6cm, width 20cm, length when opened 35.5cm

Condition: excellent antique condition, no damage or dents, the mechanism is working well, silverplate is not worn, there’s slight patina, commensurate with age.

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.6cm (10.47")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139907
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Description
A rare genuine 19th century circular silverplated folding biscuit box with intricately engraved double cartouches.

One of the cartouches has an engraving reading “Spalding Athletic Sport Aug 1884”

The box has a hinged mechanism and ornate inner pierced grill dividers. The bowls are fixed together by exquisite cast wire work frame with fine detailing.

fig 1. An antique silverplated folding biscuit box featuring an engraved spherical body on a ornate stand.
fig 1. Victorian Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box. Sheffield Fenton Bros 1880

Dates back to 1870 and made by renowned Sheffield maker Fenton Brothers.

Marked to the bottom with maker’s mark, 4212 and PODR lozenge shaped mark.

Dimensions: height 26.6cm, width 20cm, length when opened 35.5cm

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Condition: excellent antique condition, no damage or dents, the mechanism is working well, silverplate is not worn, there’s slight patina, commensurate with age.
Touch of Time Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box to the 1870s.

Height
26.6cm (10.47")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139907
Touch of Time Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025
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Archive I An antique silverplated folding biscuit box featuring an engraved spherical body on a ornate stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box. Sheffield Fenton Bros 1880

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An antique silverplated folding biscuit box featuring an engraved spherical body on a ornate stand.
Victorian Silverplated Folding Biscuit Box. Sheffield Fenton Bros 1880
Ref: SA1139907
An antique silverplated folding biscuit box featuring an engraved spherical body on a ornate stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware & Serving Pieces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilverplate, Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-engraved floral scrolls, Hinged revolving dome, Cast claw feet, Openwork finial
  • SizeH 26.6 cm (10 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Folding biscuit boxes gained popularity during the late Victorian era as middle and upper-class dining became increasingly formal. These specialized containers were designed to keep delicate baked goods fresh while presenting them elegantly on the dining table or sideboard.

These items were typically constructed from a base metal such as nickel silver or Britannia metal, which was then electroplated with a layer of silver. The complex mechanical hinges and engraving were executed by skilled artisans, particularly in manufacturing hubs like Sheffield.

Authentic pieces often feature makers marks, date ciphers, or quality stamps from British silversmiths stamped onto the base or interior rims. Genuine examples also display period-appropriate hand-engraved motifs, cast mounts, and heavy, solid construction characteristic of nineteenth-century metalwork.

This piece can be integrated into contemporary spaces as a sophisticated decorative object on a sideboard, coffee table, or open shelving unit. Its reflective metallic surface adds texture and historic contrast to minimalist or transitional room designs.

To preserve the silver plating, clean the item periodically with a dedicated silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners that can wear away the thin coating. Store or display the piece in a low-humidity environment to minimise tarnishing.
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