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Lovely Antique Edwardian Flow Blue & White Biscuit Barrel – Circa 1905
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Lovely Antique Edwardian Flow Blue & White Biscuit Barrel – Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A Lovely Antique Edwardian Flow Blue and White Biscuit Barrel with Silver-Plated Lid and Handle. The body is decorated in rich cobalt blue with painterly floral sprays and soft gilded bands that add warmth to the palette. The lid is finished with an Art Nouveau style wreath border in relief, centred by a turned finial that acts as a neat handhold. Marked for renowned maker Jones and Sons – circa 1905.

Measurements:

Height (handle up): 9 1/2" (approx. 24cm)

Diameter: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: 631g

In good condition – The ceramic body shows light surface wear and rubbing consistent with age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Flow Blue Biscuit Barrel to the 1900s.

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SA1208101
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KD53179
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A Lovely Antique Edwardian Flow Blue and White Biscuit Barrel with Silver-Plated Lid and Handle.
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The body is decorated in rich cobalt blue with painterly floral sprays and soft gilded bands that add warmth to the palette.
Kingsdown Antiques

The lid is finished with an Art Nouveau style wreath border in relief, centred by a turned finial that acts as a neat handhold. Marked for renowned maker Jones and Sons – circa 1905.

Measurements:

Height (handle up): 9 1/2" (approx. 24cm)

Diameter: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: 631g

In good condition – The ceramic body shows light surface wear and rubbing consistent with age.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Flow Blue Biscuit Barrel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208101
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53179
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Archive I An Edwardian flow blue ceramic biscuit barrel featuring cobalt blue floral motifs, gilded accents, and a silver-plated lid with a twisted swing handle.

Lovely Antique Edwardian Flow Blue & White Biscuit Barrel – circa 1905

Archive II An Edwardian flow blue ceramic biscuit barrel featuring cobalt blue floral motifs, gilded accents, and a silver-plated lid with a twisted swing handle. View II
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An Edwardian flow blue ceramic biscuit barrel featuring cobalt blue floral motifs, gilded accents, and a silver-plated lid with a twisted swing handle.
Lovely Antique Edwardian Flow Blue & White Biscuit Barrel – circa 1905
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An Edwardian flow blue ceramic biscuit barrel featuring cobalt blue floral motifs, gilded accents, and a silver-plated lid with a twisted swing handle.
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Flow blue is a style of white ceramic vessel featuring a deliberately blurred cobalt blue transfer pattern, produced predominantly in Staffordshire, England, from the early 19th century through the Edwardian era. The distinctive soft visual effect was achieved by introducing volatile chemicals, such as lime or cuprous chloride, into the kiln atmosphere during firing.

Traditional Edwardian biscuit barrels were typically constructed from glazed earthenware or porcelain, decorated with transferware patterns, hand painting, or gilding. They frequently featured fitted silver-plated or sterling silver rims, matching covers, and overhead swing handles.

Authentic Edwardian flow blue ceramics usually display maker backstamps or registry numbers on the underside, alongside characteristic color bleeding where cobalt blue migrates into the white glaze. The accompanying silver-plated mounts often feature manufacturer hallmarks, maker stamps, or age-consistent surface wear.

An antique biscuit barrel functions as a decorative accent when placed on a dining sideboard, kitchen counter, or display dresser alongside neutral ceramics. It can also serve as a functional desktop container or a vessel for displaying dried floral arrangements.

Clean the ceramic body carefully using warm water and mild dish soap, avoiding harsh abrasive pads that could wear down gilding or delicate glaze finishes. Gently polish the silver-plated rim and lid using a dedicated silver cloth to avoid liquid ingress into mechanical joins.
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