{"product_id":"antique-victorian-hand-painted-biscuit-barrel-c-1891","title":"Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Biscuit Barrel c. 1891","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Note this item is currently available for reserve as it is currently on its way from England. Upon purchase, expected ship date is September 1st.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular late-Victorian biscuit barrel dating to circa 1891, richly decorated in a striking coral, cobalt blue and iron-red floral palette with gilt detailing. The ceramic body features beautifully molded ribbed borders and exuberant hand-applied decoration with a distinctly Aesthetic Movement and Japonisme influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barrel retains its original silver-plated fittings, including a fitted lid with decorative finial and an unusually handsome architectural swing handle. The metal collar is stamped EPNS, denoting electro-plated nickel silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost notably, the underside bears British Registered Design No. 173045, providing an important period reference for this wonderfully decorative Victorian piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth beautiful and functional, this is an exceptional antique for the collector who loves pieces that feel discovered rather than decorated around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with a piece dating to the late 19th century. The EPNS fittings retain a beautifully aged patina with expected surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 10.2\"H.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngland, late Victorian period, circa 1891.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker unidentified. British Registered Design No. 173045. EPNS fittings with impressed pseudo-hallmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed ceramic with hand-applied decoration, gilt detailing and electro-plated nickel silver fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary addition to a collected kitchen, library, bar or breakfast room. Style it on a mahogany sideboard among antique silver and blue-and-white porcelain, use it traditionally for biscuits and sweets, or let its unusual coral and cobalt palette bring a wonderfully unexpected layer of color to an English country-inspired interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49123307127028,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/Victorian_Ceramic_Biscuit_Barrel.jpg?v=1786536856","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/antique-victorian-hand-painted-biscuit-barrel-c-1891","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}