Sold 26 August 2024 · Cavers Antiques

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Description

A Victorian decorated green glass biscuit barrel.

Nicely hand painted decoration on the barrel and lid.

Standing on a matching plate.

I,m selling the barrel and lid the plate is free as it has a small chip as shown.

Value is about £95 with the plate in perfect condition but as it is chipped the price

is £65 plus £15 UK posting cost.

23cm tall.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Green Glass Biscuit Barrel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA960301

Description

A Victorian decorated green glass biscuit barrel.

Nicely hand painted decoration on the barrel and lid.

Standing on a matching plate.

I,m selling the barrel and lid the plate is free as it has a small chip as shown.

Value is about £95 with the plate in perfect condition but as it is chipped the price

is £65 plus £15 UK posting cost.

23cm tall.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Green Glass Biscuit Barrel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA960301

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Cavers Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2020

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Cavers Antiques

Telephone 07881 750181

Location

Hawick
Scottish Borders
United Kingdom

By appointment only

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBiscuit Barrel
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialGlass, Enamel, Gold Gilt
ColourGreen
MotifsHand-painted enamel scrollwork, Gilt accents, Matching saucer, Lidded container
SizeH 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A biscuit barrel is a covered ceramic or glass container traditionally used in 19th-century British households to store dry biscuits or cookies on the dining or tea table.

These pieces were typically crafted from pressed or blown glass, often featuring hand-painted enamel decoration, gilding, and sometimes metal mounts made from silver-plate or brass.

Authentic items generally exhibit pontil marks, hand-applied enamel work with slight variations, wear consistent with age on the base, and characteristic Victorian colour palettes such as deep green, cranberry, or blue.

It can be displayed as a standalone decorative accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or glass-fronted cabinet to introduce historic texture and rich colour to a room.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh abrasives, soaking, or dishwashers to protect delicate enamel and gilt detailing.