Antique Wedgwood Cobalt Blue Jasperware Biscuit Barrel
A rare survivor from the golden age of English ceramics, this late 19th-century Wedgwood biscuit barrel is a collector's centrepiece. Finished in the iconic cobalt dip — a deep, velvety blue — it showcases hand-applied white bas-relief figures drawn from Greek mythology and pastoral scenes, the hallmark of Wedgwood's neoclassical revival.
Original Silver-Plated Lid & Swing Handle
The vessel retains its original silver-plated lid and delicate swing handle, purpose-built for the Victorian ritual of afternoon tea. The metal's warm patina is a century of honest use — from grand drawing rooms to intimate family gatherings — and only adds to its authenticity.
A Legacy Piece for the Modern Home
Display it on a mantel, use it to store your favourite sweets, or let it anchor a curated shelf. However you choose to live with it, this barrel brings historical weight and sophisticated charm to any interior. It is proof that Josiah Wedgwood's vision — fine art in everyday form — endures.
Condition & Details
Condition: As-found; significant wear to silver plating. Porcelain in excellent condition.
Maker's Mark: Impressed Wedgwood England on porcelain base with impressed numbers; underside of lid stamped EPNSS.
Dimensions: 5½ × 7¼ in (9¼ in with handle extended)
Maker: Wedgwood
Origin: England
Era: Dates between 1891–1921