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.
Made Circa 1920
Made circa 1920 by Maurice Baum, this very handsome, Silver Plated Biscuit Box, is in the Art Deco taste, and features angular handles, Art Deco design feet, a removable glass body, and a wooden finial. The biscuit box measures 7"(17.5cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to handle, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep.
£495
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Made Circa 1860
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
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Made Circa 1880
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
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Made Circa 1880
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
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Made Circa 1890
Made circa 1890 by Martin, Hall & Co., this very unusual, Victorian, Antique Glass and Silver Plated 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
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Hallmarked In 1927
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
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Hallmarked In 1930
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
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Hallmarked In 1904
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
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Hallmarked In 1898
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
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Hallmarked In 1889
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
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Made Circa 1880
Made circa 1880, this stunning, Antique Silver Plated Biscuit Box, is modelled to resemble a Japanese fan, and is opened by twisting the handle at the top. The biscuit box measures 12.5"(32cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide when closed.
£3,975
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