Invented during the Victorian period by George Palmer, of Huntley and Palmer’s Biscuits, the biscuit box soon became a popular and fashionable household item throughout Britain, coinciding with the rise in popularity of afternoon tea. The majority were produced in silver plate, with sterling silver pieces being rare. Novelty designs, including the stylish ‘Folding Biscuit Box’ are highly sought after, with silver examples of these being the hardest to find due to the small number produced.
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Made in London circa 1860, this attractive, Antique Silver Plate and Glass Biscuit Box, is in the Neoclassical revival style, standing on four paw feet, and featuring engraved decoration and a pineapple finial. The biscuit box measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep.
£975
Made circa 1890 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Biscuit Box, is rectangular in shape, and features engraved decoration to the lid, an ornate frame, and a glass body. The biscuit box measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep.
£1,075
Made circa 1880 by Cooper Brothers & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Biscuit Box, is rectangular in shape, and features a cut class body, engraved decoration to the lid, and a recumbent lion finial. The biscuit box measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 7.75"(20cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep.
£1,125
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Atkin Brothers, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Biscuit Jar, stands on 3 ball and claw feet, and features pierced and engraved decoration to the silver, and a frosted glass liner. The biscuit jar measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) overall diameter. The silver weighs 14.3 troy ounces.
£1,275
Made circa 1890 by Martin, Hall & Co., this very unusual, Victorian, Antique Glass and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, has a curved hobnail cut glass body and a patented mechanism which pulls up the lids by a chain. The biscuit box measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 4.75" (12cm) deep.
£1,575
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, is oval in shape, plain in style and features a hinged lid and reed borders. The biscuit box measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide, by 4.5"(1.5cm) deep, and weighs 22 troy ounces.
£1,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, is oval in shape, and features gadroon borders, and drop ring lion mask handles. The biscuit box measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 8.25"(21cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep, and weighs 25 troy ounces.
£1,795
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, is cylindrical in shape, plain in style, standing on ball feet and featuring reed detailing and a pull off lid. The biscuit box measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) in diameter and weighs 21.5 troy ounces.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by William Hutton & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, stands on four ball feet, and features lion mask drop ring handles, gadroon borders, and reed detailing. The box measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep and weighs 28.5 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Barnards, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, has swirled and sunken half fluting, in the Queen Anne style, and lion mask drop ring handles. The biscuit box measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) in diameter and weighs 24 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, features engraved decoration to the silver lid and base, and a hobnail cut glass body. The biscuit box measures 9"(23cm) tall with the handle up (6.5"(16.5cm) tall without the handle), by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep.
£3,475