Vintage 1880s English Silver Plate Crested Oak Biscuit Barrel Arte Italica Merletto Collection The stag’s head

The stag’s head

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handled Alison Evans textured condiment textured dish designed to hold the magic trio of oyster accompaniments: mignonette sauce

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Vintage 1880s English Silver Plate Crested Oak Biscuit Barrel Arte Italica Merletto Collection The stag’s headA staple of the Victorian tea table, this English biscuit barrel from the 1880s was designed to store biscuits while helping to keep them fresh between tea services. Rich oak is accented with polished silver plate, including a fitted lid, swinging handle, decorative bands, and a shield shaped crest intended for a family monogram. Biscuit barrels became a standard feature in English households during the late 19th century, reflecting the importance of