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Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
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Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box

19th century
Description

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box having an ornately decorated shell case with original ornate frame and carrying handle with decorative ring handles to the top opening to reveal the original interior.

Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Folding Shell Biscuit Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA947248
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PS4-35
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques

Description
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box having an ornately decorated shell case with original ornate frame and carrying handle with decorative ring handles to the top opening to reveal the original interior.
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Folding Shell Biscuit Box to the 19th Century.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA947248
Dealers Internal Ref
PS4-35
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand.
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand.

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box

Archive II A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand.
Archive V A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand. View VIII
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Telephone 07789 374912
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rebeccasarahantiques
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A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand.
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Ref: SA947248
A Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box in the form of a shell, decorated with engraved leaf motifs and supported by a cast metal stand.
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  • ObjectBiscuit Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell motif, Engraved leaf patterns, Carrying handle, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box is a nineteenth-century serving piece in the form of a shell. It is made of silver-plated metal in a bright silver colour and comes complete with an ornate supporting frame, an upright carrying handle with a top ring, and small scroll feet. The rounded outer shell features engraved leaf patterns, geometric sections, and ribbed fluting, while the structure is held together by vertical decorative mouldings and small hardware rings at the top. The entire item measures 23 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this biscuit box sits neatly upon a sideboard top as a decorative tableware accessory or a functional container for biscuits and dry treats during formal dining occasions or afternoon tea. Guests lift the top ring handles to access the hinged interior cavity, making it a practical conversation piece for entertaining.

FAQs

Popularised in late 19th-century Britain, a folding shell biscuit box is a specialised mechanical tableware container used for holding and serving biscuits or small pastries at afternoon tea.

These items were predominantly constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver, featuring cast frames, spring hinges, and engraved or chased decorative exterior panels.

Authentic examples feature makers marks or electroplate stamps on the underside, functional cast metal hinges and latch mechanisms, and hand-engraved or stamped decoration consistent with 19th-century manufacturing.

Place the box on a sideboard, coffee table, or dining surface as a functional accent, or leave the shells open to display decorative objects or store small accessories.

Clean silver-plated surfaces using a soft cloth and a specialised non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip the electroplated coating or damage mechanical joints.
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