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A Lovely Edwardian Enamel Decorated Biscuit Barrel
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A Lovely Edwardian Enamel Decorated Biscuit Barrel

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely Edwardian glass biscuit or cracker barrel. This charming example has attractive hand painted decoration to the body and lid in white enamel. The body is cylindrical shaped and the domed lid has a hollow ball knop. A most attractive example, this would make a lovely gift idea, being both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£40.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks. There are light traces of gilding in the pattern, barely present now and commensurate with age and use.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1910.

Height :- 24 cms. (to top of knop).

Diameter :- 14.5 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Glass Biscuit Barrel to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191355
Dealers Internal Reference
13856
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Description
A lovely Edwardian glass biscuit or cracker barrel. This charming example has attractive hand painted decoration to the body and lid in white enamel. The body is cylindrical shaped and the domed lid has a hollow ball knop. A most attractive example, this would make a lovely gift idea, being both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A cylindrical clear glass biscuit barrel featuring white hand-painted enamelled lace patterns with a fitted lid topped by a spherical glass finial.
fig 1. A Lovely Edwardian Enamel Decorated Biscuit Barrel

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£40.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

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There are light traces of gilding in the pattern, barely present now and commensurate with age and use.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1910.

Height :- 24 cms. (to top of knop).

Diameter :- 14.5 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Glass Biscuit Barrel to the Edwardian era.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191355
Dealers Internal Ref
13856
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A cylindrical clear glass biscuit barrel featuring white hand-painted enamelled lace patterns with a fitted lid topped by a spherical glass finial.
A lovely Edwardian enamel decorated biscuit barrel
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A cylindrical clear glass biscuit barrel featuring white hand-painted enamelled lace patterns with a fitted lid topped by a spherical glass finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBiscuit Barrels
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialClear Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsEnamelled lace patterning, Spherical glass finial, Chevron detailing, Cylindrical form
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

An Edwardian clear glass biscuit barrel showcases an English Country House design vibe with cylindrical form and domed lid. The transparent glass body and lid display hand-painted white enamel decoration with lace patterns and chevron detailing, complemented by light traces of gilding and a spherical glass finial. The piece measures 24 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. The barrel stands in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, displaying signs of age and use through faded gilding. Placed on a sideboard top, the glass vessel stores biscuits or crackers while adding a decorative touch to dining rooms or kitchens. The transparent material and white enamel patterns suit traditional interior settings, serving as a functional container for everyday use or display.

FAQs

Edwardian enamelled glassware typically dates from the early 20th century, characterised by fine hand-painted enamel decoration applied to clear or tinted glass, frequently featuring delicate floral, lace, or geometric patterns.

These containers were formed from mouth-blown or press-moulded clear glass, subsequently hand-painted with vitreous enamel pastes before being fired at lower temperatures to permanently fuse the pigment to the glass surface.

Authentic examples often feature minor operational wear to the base, hand-applied enamelling with subtle raised tactile textures, and ground or polished inner rims where the glass lid sits against the body.

Display this piece on a kitchen dresser, dining sideboard, or open shelving alongside contrasting natural materials such as oak or marble to accentuate its translucent detailed pattern work.

Hand wash using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges, harsh chemical cleansers, or dishwashers, which can degrade delicate surface enamel work.
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