Bidspirit auction | Victorian Carved Oak and Brass

Victorian Carved Oak and Brass Biscuit Barrel - A Victorian English oak biscuit barrel of coopered construction, designed in the form of a miniature cask. The staved oak body is decorated with a central relief-carved band depicting oak leaves and acorns. It is fitted with four brass bands secured by studs and features a blank brass shield-shaped cartouche to the front. The item includes a circular brass lid with a central ball finial and a brass swing handle. Internally, the barrel is fitted with a removable white ceramic liner. Height: 15 cm.