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Stunning Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
for sale €404     $438
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Stunning Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel

19th century
Description

Stunning antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel having a quality antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel with fantastic quality ornate detail with a lift up lid opening to reveal a storage compartment with a circular base raised on four shaped feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Biscuit Barrel to the 1880s.

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SA1195376
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814
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Description
Stunning antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel having a quality antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel with fantastic quality ornate detail with a lift up lid opening to reveal a storage compartment with a circular base raised on four shaped feet.
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Biscuit Barrel to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195376
Dealers Internal Ref
814
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rebecca Sarah Antiques Profile Page

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A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring classical relief detailing, an engraved central cartouche, a domed lid, and an attached footed undertray.
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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring classical relief detailing, an engraved central cartouche, a domed lid, and an attached footed undertray.

Stunning antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel

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Telephone 07789 374912
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A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring classical relief detailing, an engraved central cartouche, a domed lid, and an attached footed undertray.
Stunning antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel
Ref: SA1195376
A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit barrel featuring classical relief detailing, an engraved central cartouche, a domed lid, and an attached footed undertray.
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Biscuit barrels became popular dining accessories in mid-nineteenth-century Britain following the industrialisation of biscuit manufacturing. Silver-plated versions allowed middle-class Victorian households to display sophisticated table service items decorated with revivalist motifs.

These items were predominantly crafted from Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS) or Britannia metal, where a base metal was coated with a thin layer of pure silver using electrolysis. Details were applied using stamping, chasing, engraving, and casting.

Authentic nineteenth-century silver plate typically displays makers marks such as EPNS or specific manufacturer symbols stamped into the underside. Look for classical design motifs, evidence of historical hand-finishing, and mild natural wear to the plating.

Place the piece on a dining sideboard, kitchen dresser, or drinks trolley to introduce reflective texture. It functions as a decorative container for trinkets or remains an elegant centerpiece for afternoon tea arrangements.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and polish gently using a specialised silver foam or cloth when tarnishing occurs. Avoid abrasive chemicals, submerged soaking, or harsh rubbing, which can wear down the electroplated layer.
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