{"product_id":"antique-english-oak-epns-silver-plate-biscuit-barrel-with-shield-cartouche-c-1900-7-h","title":"RARE - MOLLIE - Antique English Oak \u0026 EPNS Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel with Shield Cartouche, c.1900, 7” H","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome antique English biscuit barrel dating to around the turn of the twentieth century, beautifully combining richly grained oak with polished EPNS silver-plated mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barrel-form oak body has wonderful natural figuring and warm color, framed by silver-plated bands at the top and base. A blank shield-shaped cartouche decorates the front, while the substantial arched swing handle and gently domed fitted lid give the piece its wonderfully traditional English character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEPNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for electroplated nickel silver. The silver plate remains in especially attractive condition with a bright, reflective finish, showing only minor age-related surface wear. The oak body is equally handsome, with the patina and variation expected of antique wood. The interior is very clean and presents beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended for serving biscuits or crackers, this would now make a striking decorative piece for an English-style kitchen, bar, library, or collected tabletop. It could also be repurposed beautifully for storing wrapped sweets, tea, cocktail accessories, or other small objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oak with EPNS silver-plated fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barrel approximately 7” H; approximately 18” circumference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition. Silver plate remains bright and well preserved with light age-appropriate surface wear. Oak retains a beautiful warm patina and pronounced grain. Interior is in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123093622991,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/D0BC8BE7-50CD-417A-B1C0-E5328695CC39.jpg?v=1789411441","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/es\/products\/antique-english-oak-epns-silver-plate-biscuit-barrel-with-shield-cartouche-c-1900-7-h","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}