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Lovely Antique Victorian Silver-plated Oval Biscuit/cookie Jar – Circa 1880
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Lovely Antique Victorian Silver-plated Oval Biscuit/cookie Jar – Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 22 June 2026 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Lovely Victorian Silver-Plated Oval Biscuit/Cookie Jar with hinged lid and engraved floral decoration. The base has pierced decoration and stands on four ball and claw feet. Marked for the makers ‘Atkins Brothers, Truro Works, England’ – circa 1880.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Width: 8 5/8" (approx. 22cm)

Depth: 6 3/4" (approx. 17cm)

Total weight: 1010g

In good condition – any dark areas are shadows from the photography.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140039
Dealers Internal Reference
P51362
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Description
A Lovely Victorian Silver-Plated Oval Biscuit/Cookie Jar with hinged lid and engraved floral decoration. The base has pierced decoration and stands on four ball and claw feet. Marked for the makers ‘Atkins Brothers, Truro Works, England’ – circa 1880.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Width: 8 5/8" (approx. 22cm)

Depth: 6 3/4" (approx. 17cm)

Total weight: 1010g

In good condition – any dark areas are shadows from the photography.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel to the 1880s.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140039
Dealers Internal Ref
P51362
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An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. SOLD22 JUN 26
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Archive I An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. SOLD22 JUN 26

Lovely Antique Victorian Silver-plated Oval Biscuit/cookie Jar – Circa 1880

Archive II An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. View II
Archive III An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet.
Archive V An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. View V
Archive VI An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. View VI
Archive VII An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet. View VII
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An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet.
Lovely Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Oval Biscuit/Cookie Jar – circa 1880
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An oval Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring detailed fern engravings, resting on an integrated matching tray with beaded trim and small feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBiscuit Barrel
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved fern leaves, Beaded trim, Dome lid, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

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Biscuit barrels became popular dining accessories during the Victorian era, specifically in the late 19th century, as formal tea and dining rituals gained prominence in middle and upper-class households.

These items were typically constructed from a base metal such as copper or nickel brass, which was then electroplated with a layer of silver using the process developed in the 1840s.

Authentic pieces often feature period-specific manufacturer hallmarks or electroplate stamps on the base, alongside hand-engraved botanical or geometric motifs typical of nineteenth-century metalwork.

It can be displayed on a sideboard, dining table, or shelving unit as a functional container or decorative metal accent that introduces metallic texture to the interior.

Silver plate should be cleaned gently using a dedicated non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to protect the thin electroplated layer from wear and erosion.
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