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Striking Automated Silver Plated and Cut Glass Biscuit Box
Puckerings
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Striking Automated Silver Plated and Cut Glass Biscuit Box

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A beautiful example of an English Edwardian biscuit box or barrel, made from hand-cut glass and silver plated fittings.

The tall handle moved downwards opens the hinged lid, the underside marked "Patent Applied For".

The back of the collar mount is where the maker's mark can be found for ARTHUR & JOHN ZIMMERMAN or Birmingham together with EPNS for Electro-Plated Nickel Silver.

Beautiful condition standing 11 1/4" tall to top of handle with a maximum body diameter measuring 5 3/4".

Item: 40840

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Physical Dimensions
Height
28.6cm (11.26")
Width
14.6cm (5.75")
Depth
14.6cm (5.75")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA988170
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40840
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Description
A beautiful example of an English Edwardian biscuit box or barrel, made from hand-cut glass and silver plated fittings.

The tall handle moved downwards opens the hinged lid, the underside marked "Patent Applied For".

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The back of the collar mount is where the maker's mark can be found for ARTHUR & JOHN ZIMMERMAN or Birmingham together with EPNS for Electro-Plated Nickel Silver.
Puckerings

Beautiful condition standing 11 1/4" tall to top of handle with a maximum body diameter measuring 5 3/4".

Item: 40840

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
28.6cm (11.26")
Width
14.6cm (5.75")
Depth
14.6cm (5.75")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA988170
Dealers Internal Ref
40840
Puckerings
Puckerings
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Archive I A late Victorian cut glass biscuit barrel with silver-plated mounts and an arching mechanical handle mechanism.

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A late Victorian cut glass biscuit barrel with silver-plated mounts and an arching mechanical handle mechanism.
Striking Automated Silver Plated and Cut Glass Biscuit Box
Ref: SA988170
A late Victorian cut glass biscuit barrel with silver-plated mounts and an arching mechanical handle mechanism.
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Popularised in the late nineteenth century, an automated biscuit barrel features a mechanical linkage system where moving the handle automatically opens or closes the lid.

These items typically combine hand-cut lead glass containers with silver-plated or solid sterling silver rims, handles, and mechanical lids.

Authentic pieces often display makers marks or electroplate hallmarks along the silver rim or lid mechanism, alongside period-appropriate glass hand-cutting techniques.

Position the vessel on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or kitchen island as a functional storage canister or a reflective decorative accent.

Hand-wash the glass body with warm soapy water while cleaning the silver-plated mounts gently with a specialised silver polishing cloth to avoid stripping the electroplating.
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