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Fine Antique English Biscuit Box by Mappin & Webb C.1900
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Fine Antique English Biscuit Box by Mappin & Webb C.1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A stunning and very elegant glass and silver plated biscuit box or barrel made by the top notch English silversmith, Mappin & Webb, signed on the underside of the base.

The base stands on three original cast feet. The glass box is beautifully hand-etched with floral and foliate garlands tied with ribbon and bows.

The hinged lid is engraved with the same garland design with a central cast finial to the centre.

The box dates to the late Victorian / Edwardian era, around 1900 and remains in superb condition (over time the fasteners on the underside have been replaced, fully functioning but mentioned for accuracy). The base measures approximately 7" in diameter (max) x stands 7 1/4" tall to top of finial.

Mappin & Webb is one of the UK’s most prestigious luxury brands, with a rich history spanning over 250 years in the production of fine jewellery, watches, and premium silverware,

They were granted their first official Royal Warrant as Silversmiths to Queen Victoria in 1897. The firm has held a Royal Warrant for every subsequent British monarch, including serving as Jewellers, Goldsmiths, and Silversmiths to His Majesty King Charles III.

Item: 37295

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.4cm (7.24")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Biscuit Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240047
Dealers Internal Reference
37295
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Description
A stunning and very elegant glass and silver plated biscuit box or barrel made by the top notch English silversmith, Mappin & Webb, signed on the underside of the base.

The base stands on three original cast feet. The glass box is beautifully hand-etched with floral and foliate garlands tied with ribbon and bows.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver-plated and etched glass cylindrical biscuit box featuring floral ribbon motifs, an engraved lid with a central finial, and an integrated footed tray base.
fig 1. Fine Antique English Biscuit Box by Mappin & Webb C.1900

The hinged lid is engraved with the same garland design with a central cast finial to the centre.

The box dates to the late Victorian / Edwardian era, around 1900 and remains in superb condition (over time the fasteners on the underside have been replaced, fully functioning but mentioned for accuracy). The base measures approximately 7" in diameter (max) x stands 7 1/4" tall to top of finial.

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Mappin & Webb is one of the UK’s most prestigious luxury brands, with a rich history spanning over 250 years in the production of fine jewellery, watches, and premium silverware,.
Puckerings
fig 2. An Edwardian silver-plated and etched glass cylindrical biscuit box featuring floral ribbon motifs, an engraved lid with a central finial, and an integrated footed tray base.
fig 2. Fine Antique English Biscuit Box by Mappin & Webb C.1900

They were granted their first official Royal Warrant as Silversmiths to Queen Victoria in 1897. The firm has held a Royal Warrant for every subsequent British monarch, including serving as Jewellers, Goldsmiths, and Silversmiths to His Majesty King Charles III.

Item: 37295

Height
18.4cm (7.24")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Biscuit Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240047
Dealers Internal Ref
37295
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Archive I An Edwardian silver-plated and etched glass cylindrical biscuit box featuring floral ribbon motifs, an engraved lid with a central finial, and an integrated footed tray base.

Fine Antique English Biscuit Box by Mappin & Webb C.1900

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An Edwardian silver-plated and etched glass cylindrical biscuit box featuring floral ribbon motifs, an engraved lid with a central finial, and an integrated footed tray base.
Fine Antique English Biscuit Box by Mappin & Webb c.1900
Ref: SA1240047
An Edwardian silver-plated and etched glass cylindrical biscuit box featuring floral ribbon motifs, an engraved lid with a central finial, and an integrated footed tray base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBiscuit Barrels
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Etched Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsEtched ribbon garlands, Engraved silver lid, Cast claw feet, Central finial handle
  • SizeH 18.4 cm (7 in) x W 17.8 cm (7 in) x D 17.8 cm (7 in)

This Edwardian biscuit box takes the form of a clear glass cylindrical barrel set within an integrated silver-plated footed tray base, complete with a matching silver-plated hinged lid. The exterior of the clear glass body displays hand-etched floral and foliate garlands tied with ribbons and bows, while the flat silver-plated lid features an engraved garland design on top and a T-shaped central cast finial. The silver-plated base rests upon three cast claw feet and displays beaded borders along the rims. The piece measures 18.4 cm high, 17.8 cm wide, and 17.8 cm deep, with the base sitting on a white surface. Place this silver-plated and glass barrel on a dining room sideboard or a living room side table to serve biscuits or sweets during afternoon tea or gatherings. The reflective silver surfaces and etched glass motifs suit traditional English country house interiors, bringing a decorative touch to table settings and serving areas. The item holds a signature on the underside of the base and includes replaced fasteners on the underside.

FAQs

An antique silver biscuit box, or biscuit barrel, was designed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to store and serve dry biscuits during afternoon tea, keeping them crisp and protected from moisture.

Edwardian biscuit barrels were commonly constructed using etched, cut, or clear glass paired with silver-plated or sterling silver rims, covers, handles, and footed display trays.

Authentic pieces by Mappin & Webb feature crisp maker marks or electroplate stamps such as MAPPIN & WEBB or EPNS, along with precise metalwork, high-quality engraving, and well-fitted lids.

An antique glass and silver biscuit box can be styled on a dining room sideboard, kitchen dresser, or drinks trolley as a functional storage container or decorative tabletop accent.

Clean the glass body using warm water and mild liquid soap while avoiding abrasive pads, and gently polish the silver elements using a specialised silver cloth or non-abrasive silver cream to remove tarnish.
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