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Lovely Antique Silver Plated Biscuit Box
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Lovely Antique Silver Plated Biscuit Box

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 December 2024 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box having a lovely antique silver plated biscuit box with a carrying handle to the top, two lift up covers to the sides, lovely ornate detail standing on ornate shaped feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Silver Plated Biscuit Box to the 1930s.

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SA955645
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Description
Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box having a lovely antique silver plated biscuit box with a carrying handle to the top, two lift up covers to the sides, lovely ornate detail standing on ornate shaped feet.
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Silver Plated Biscuit Box to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA955645
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Lovely Antique Silver Plated Biscuit Box

Archive II An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle. View II
Archive III An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle. View III
Archive IV An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle. View IV
Archive V An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle. View V
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Suffolk
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Verified Since Oct 2021
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle.
Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box
Ref: SA955645
An ornate antique silver plated biscuit box featuring an engraved shell-shaped body, standing on a decorative stand with a loop handle.
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  • ObjectServing Vessels
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell engraving, Scroll feet, Loop handle, Chased decoration
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

Biscuit boxes and barrels became popular during the Victorian era as formal dining and afternoon tea evolved into elaborate social rituals, requiring specialised vessels to keep baked goods fresh.

These pieces were typically constructed from a base metal such as brass, copper, or Britannia metal, which was then electroplated with a layer of silver using processes developed in the mid-19th century.

Authentic pieces often feature makers marks, stamped serial numbers, or electroplate hallmarks on the base, alongside traditional manufacturing methods such as hand-chased engraving and cast mountings.

Such decorative metalware can be displayed on a sideboard, dining table, or open shelving to introduce metallic texture and historical character into both traditional and modern living spaces.

Preservation requires regular, gentle dusting with a soft cloth and occasional cleaning with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish to protect the plating from tarnishing without wearing away the surface layer.
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