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Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 Lb Weight C.1870
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Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 Lb Weight C.1870

19th century
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Description

Always highly sought-after, these novelty "weight" biscuit boxes came in two sizes; this one is the smaller box which is the harder to find; it would look perfect next to it's larger example.

The lid has a ring handle to the top the lid is engraved "Biscuits". There is a button to the front which opens the hinged lid. The front is engraved lb 28.

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The lid is where the full English makers mark can be found for the silversmiths, Jonas & George Bowen of Birmingham, this mark used between 1859 and 1879.

Excellent condition with a base diameter measures 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" to the top of the ring handle.

Item: 42100

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18.4cm (7.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Silver Biscuit Box to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA742019
Dealers Internal Reference
42100
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Description
Always highly sought-after, these novelty "weight" biscuit boxes came in two sizes; this one is the smaller box which is the harder to find; it would look perfect next to it's larger example.

The lid has a ring handle to the top the lid is engraved "Biscuits". There is a button to the front which opens the hinged lid. The front is engraved lb 28.

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The lid is where the full English makers mark can be found for the silversmiths, Jonas & George Bowen of Birmingham, this mark used between 1859 and 1879.
Puckerings

Excellent condition with a base diameter measures 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" to the top of the ring handle.

Item: 42100

Free Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
18.4cm (7.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Silver Biscuit Box to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA742019
Dealers Internal Ref
42100
Puckerings
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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle.

Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 Lb Weight C.1870

Archive II A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle. View X
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A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle.
Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 lb Weight c.1870
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A cylindrical Victorian silver-plated biscuit box designed in the shape of a twenty-eight pound weight with engraved lettering and a top ring handle.
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During the mid-to-late 19th century, British silversmiths introduced whimsical novelty designs for dining tables. Biscuit boxes were shaped like ordinary functional objects, including commercial trade weights, milk churns, and coal scuttles, blending utility with conversation-starting aesthetics for afternoon tea service.

These items were predominantly constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or solid sterling silver. The process involved spinning sheet metal into shape, soldering structural components like handles and hinges, and applying hand-engraved details or lettering.

Authentic period pieces feature stamped makers marks, EPNS hallmarks, or registry numbers (Rd marks) on the base or interior rim. The engraving typically displays precise hand-cut linework, and legitimate wear appears on raised contact areas revealing the base nickel alloy underneath.

Position the item on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or kitchen counter as a sculptural accent piece. It functions effectively as a decorative vessel for wrapped confectionery, small accessories, or as an standalone object alongside glassware.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish formulated for electroplated metal to avoid removing the thin outer layer of silver. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, dry immediately with a lint-free towel, and store away from high humidity to prevent accelerated oxidation.
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