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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thc
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thc

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a highly decorative Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 3549.

It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.

The opening mechanism is as intricate as the shell decoration, it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top.

This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.

Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 25 x Width 19 x Depth 15

Dimensions in inches:

Height 10 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 6 inches

FENTON BROTHERS LTD

Sheffield

Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton and Frank Fenton. The firm was converted into a limited liability company in 1896 under the style Fenton Brothers Ltd. In 1935, Fenton Bros was part of a short-lived merger "Silver & Steelcrafts Ltd" that included J.H.Potter & Sons Ltd and James Deakin & Sons. The combine collapsed within three years.

Our reference: X0088

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Shell Biscuit Box to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 06701885
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Registration diamond mark with date letter J: fixes the design to 1880.
Fenton Brothers maker's mark: Sheffield electroplate production.
Cast branch-form frame with mechanical pivot action: late Victorian folding warmer mechanism.
Pierced internal folding dividers: original table serving fittings.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA814555
Dealers Internal Reference
X0088
Description
This is a highly decorative Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 3549.
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It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thc

The opening mechanism is as intricate as the shell decoration, it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top.

This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.

fig 2. A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thc

Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 25 x Width 19 x Depth 15

Dimensions in inches:

fig 3. A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thc

Height 10 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 6 inches

FENTON BROTHERS LTD

Sheffield

Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton and Frank Fenton. The firm was converted into a limited liability company in 1896 under the style Fenton Brothers Ltd. In 1935, Fenton Bros was part of a short-lived merger "Silver & Steelcrafts Ltd" that included J.H.Potter & Sons Ltd and James Deakin & Sons. The combine collapsed within three years.

Our reference: X0088

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Shell Biscuit Box to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 06701885
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Registration diamond mark with date letter J: fixes the design to 1880.
Fenton Brothers maker's mark: Sheffield electroplate production.
Cast branch-form frame with mechanical pivot action: late Victorian folding warmer mechanism.
Pierced internal folding dividers: original table serving fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA814555
Dealers Internal Ref
X0088
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame.

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thc

Archive II A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View IX
Archive X A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View X
Archive XI A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View XIV
Archive XV A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame. View XV
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A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thC
Ref: SA814555
A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the shape of a clam shell, supported by a cast branch-like metal frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBiscuit Warmers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Base Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell motif, Twig frame, Folding mechanism, Cast feet
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This 19th Century Victorian biscuit warmer is made of silver-plated base metal in a silver colour, taking the form of a clam shell housed inside a cast branch-like metal frame with four twig-shaped feet, branch supports, and laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top. The silver-plated body is shaped like a ribbed shell with a folding mechanism that splits into two halves, accompanied by internal pierced dividers and marked with the makers' mark for Fenton Brothers of Sheffield alongside Staniforth's Patent mark and a registration number. The item measures 25 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 15 cm deep in practical terms. Placed on a sideboard top, the container provides storage for biscuits, sweets, or small trinkets within a dining room or living space setting, operating as both a functional tabletop piece and a decorative accessory during meals or gatherings.

FAQs

A Victorian shell-shaped biscuit box, often referred to as a biscuit warmer, is a mechanical tableware piece popularised in late 19th-century Britain to serve biscuits and small baked goods during tea or dining services.

These items were predominantly constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or silver plate over copper, supported by cast metal frames featuring intricate branch, foliage, or organic scroll designs.

Authentic period pieces typically feature makers marks, electroplate stamps (such as EPNS or EPBM), hand-fitted hinges, natural age-related oxidisation in deep recesses, and precise mechanical closure systems.

A silver-plated biscuit box can be placed as a decorative centerpiece on a dining sideboard, integrated into a bar cart display, or used as a unique vessel on a hallway console table.

Clean silver plate using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and a specialized silver polish formulated for electroplated items, ensuring thorough drying to prevent water spots and moisture damage.
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