Antique English Oak & Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel

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An exceptional piece of the late 19th or early 20th century history. This original English oak barrel or biscuit jar … Read more An exceptional piece of the late 19th or early 20th century history. This original English oak barrel or biscuit jar brings timeless British character to any space. Traditionally used at the high tea table to keep biscuits crisp. Today the barrels are highly sought after as Rustic Farmhouse accents or vintage ice buckets for home bars.

Crafted with cooper oak wood barel body it features an ungraved silver plated shield cartouche on the front. Metal banding in its original metal lid. Crucially, this piece includes its authentic, fully operational swing handle. It shows authentic, signs of age, including character scuffs and paint transfer marks on the left side of the wood, which only enhances its rustic antique charm. See less