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Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb C.1880
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Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb C.1880

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
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A really smart and unusual locking biscuit box or barrel made from EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) and dating to around 1880, late Victorian in era.

The canister has an all-over engraved decoration with a vacant cartouche to the front, the hinged lid with a folding campaign style handle.

The box comes complete with a Victorian period padlock which secures the catch at the front, the original key is used to lock and unlock the padlock.

The underside is fully marked for the top-notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb Company, Sheffield; 71 & 72 Cornhill, City; 72 & 73 Oxford St. London.

A stunning example in excellent condition measuring 5 1/2" in diameter, plus catch and padlock x 6 1/4" tall to top of lid or 7 1/4" to top of handle while upright.

Item ID: 40585

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Biscuit Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227508
Dealers Internal Reference
40585
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Description
A really smart and unusual locking biscuit box or barrel made from EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) and dating to around 1880, late Victorian in era.
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The canister has an all-over engraved decoration with a vacant cartouche to the front, the hinged lid with a folding campaign style handle.
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fig 1. A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock.
fig 1. Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb C.1880

The box comes complete with a Victorian period padlock which secures the catch at the front, the original key is used to lock and unlock the padlock.

The underside is fully marked for the top-notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb Company, Sheffield; 71 & 72 Cornhill, City; 72 & 73 Oxford St. London.

fig 2. A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock.
fig 2. Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb C.1880

A stunning example in excellent condition measuring 5 1/2" in diameter, plus catch and padlock x 6 1/4" tall to top of lid or 7 1/4" to top of handle while upright.

Item ID: 40585

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Biscuit Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227508
Dealers Internal Ref
40585
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Archive I A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock.

Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb C.1880

Archive II A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View II
Archive III A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XI
Archive XII A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XII
Archive XIII A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XIII
Archive XIV A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XIV
Archive XV A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XV
Archive XVI A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XVI
Archive XVII A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XVII
Archive XVIII A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XVIII
Archive XIX A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XIX
Archive XX A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock. View XX
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A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock.
Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb c.1880
Ref: SA1227508
A cylindrical silver-plated Victorian biscuit box featuring engraved geometric trellis patterning, a loop top handle, and a hinged clasp with a padlock.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBiscuit Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved trellis, Loop handle, Padlock clasp, Fleur-de-lis pattern
  • SizeH 15.9 cm (6 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 17.8 cm (7 in)

This Victorian locking biscuit box or barrel dates to around 1880 and comes from the English maker Mappin and Webb. Fashioned from electro-plated nickel silver, the cylindrical canister has a silver colour and an all-over engraved trellis pattern with a fleur-de-lis motif inside the geometric diamond divisions. The piece includes a hinged lid fitted with an upright loop handle, a hinged clasp at the front, and a functioning padlock complete with a key. Visible details include a vacant cartouche on the body and maker marks stamped on the underside. The canister measures 15.9 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 17.8 cm deep. In a modern interior, this functional item serves as a decorative storage container for the home. It fits neatly on a dining room sideboard top, a kitchen counter, or a living room console table. The silver-plated surface and intricate geometric engraving provide a traditional English country house aesthetic suitable for formal entertaining or everyday display.

FAQs

In Victorian Britain, sugar, tea, and sweet biscuits were valuable commodities, leading to the creation of lockable containers to restrict access by household staff.

Late 19th-century biscuit barrels were commonly crafted from electroplated nickel silver or sterling silver, often featuring hand-engraved patterns, hinged lids, and integrated brass or steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic Victorian pieces generally bear makers stamps, such as Mappin & Webb, along with electroplated nickel silver designations, crisp geometric or floral engraving, and period-appropriate wear to the base and lock.

Position the piece on a dining sideboard, drinks trolley, or kitchen island counter to introduce tactile metallic detail and historical character into modern dining spaces.

Clean silver plate gently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and a dedicated silver polish, avoiding harsh scrubbing that could wear away the silver plating.
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