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Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian
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Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique biscuit barrel. An English, ceramic and silver plated kitchen counter treat jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming and decorative table piece, with delightful colour and practical appeal for the serving of biscuits or confectionery.

A delightful addition to the kitchen or tea table

Displays a gently time-worn patina from careful use

Crafted in quality painted ceramic with a superb colour palette

Interior finished in pleasingly clean white ceramic, ready for use

Ideal for biscuits, sweets or countertop storage

Fine detail throughout with eye-catching and cheerful decorative appeal

Exterior adorned with colourful bird and butterfly decoration

The charming nature decor set against a light blue ground

Fitted with a silver plated lid, engraved with delicate pattern

Tapering lid gracefully surmounted by a refined finial for use as a handle

The barrel is presented upon a tactile silver plated saucer

A decorative Victorian serving piece with enduring charm, this antique biscuit barrel is a wonderful accompaniment to afternoon tea or relaxing at the breakfast bar. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Barrel Interior Diameter: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Barrel Interior Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Biscuit Barrel to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1203352
Dealers Internal Reference
25936
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Description
This is an antique biscuit barrel.
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An English, ceramic and silver plated kitchen counter treat jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

A charming and decorative table piece, with delightful colour and practical appeal for the serving of biscuits or confectionery.

fig 1. A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid.
fig 1. Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

A delightful addition to the kitchen or tea table

Displays a gently time-worn patina from careful use

Crafted in quality painted ceramic with a superb colour palette

Interior finished in pleasingly clean white ceramic, ready for use

fig 2. A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid.
fig 2. Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

Ideal for biscuits, sweets or countertop storage

Fine detail throughout with eye-catching and cheerful decorative appeal

Exterior adorned with colourful bird and butterfly decoration

The charming nature decor set against a light blue ground

fig 3. A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid.
fig 3. Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

Fitted with a silver plated lid, engraved with delicate pattern

Tapering lid gracefully surmounted by a refined finial for use as a handle

The barrel is presented upon a tactile silver plated saucer

A decorative Victorian serving piece with enduring charm, this antique biscuit barrel is a wonderful accompaniment to afternoon tea or relaxing at the breakfast bar. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Barrel Interior Diameter: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Barrel Interior Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Biscuit Barrel to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203352
Dealers Internal Ref
25936
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid.

Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

Archive II A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View II
Archive III A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View III
Archive IV A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View IV
Archive V A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View V
Archive VI A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View VI
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Archive IX A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View IX
Archive X A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid. View X
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A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid.
Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian
Ref: SA1203352
A light blue cylindrical Victorian ceramic biscuit barrel featuring hand-painted birds and flowers with a fitted silver plate base and engraved lid.
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FAQs

Biscuit barrels emerged in 19th-century Britain as essential accessories for the daily ritual of afternoon tea. Typically crafted from ceramics, glass, or silver plate, these lidded vessels were designed to keep biscuits fresh while serving as decorative table centrepieces.

Victorian examples commonly featured ceramic bodies, including porcelain or earthenware, adorned with enamel or hand-painted decoration. Metal components, such as lids, handles, and integrated saucers, were often made of silver plate or electroplated nickel silver.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit makers marks or registration numbers stamped on the ceramic base or silver plated lid. Details like hand-painted decoration rather than modern decals, alongside natural age-related oxidation on the silver plating, indicate period origin.

A decorative ceramic barrel can be placed on a dining room sideboard, kitchen dresser, or coffee table as a standalone accent. It also functions well when paired with contemporary tableware or displayed within a glass cabinet among curated antique ceramics.

Clean the ceramic body gently using a damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding complete immersion in water to protect porous areas. For the silver plate lid, apply a specialised silver polish with a soft cloth to remove tarnish without scratching the metal surface.
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