Biscuit barrel

Object detail

Accession number

2014.132

Description

A ceramic biscuit barrel with a metal lid and handle. Decorated with colourful flowers and a vignette of a riverside scene. Handle is pointed at top with a small sphere beneath, and knob on lid also points at top. Lid is decorated with and engraved floral design. Hallmark stamped into underside of lid.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Circa 1890. Biscuit barrel, 2014.132. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Box, Food Storage Box, Biscuit Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Storage Equipment

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Dishware Drinkware Souvenir Serveware Artifact Vase Urn Porcelain Pottery Art

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