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  • Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
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Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene

Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian)

An elegant expression of late Victorian tableware, this antique biscuit box by Boardman, Glossop & Co. pairs richly cut glass with finely worked silverplate in a form that feels both architectural and decorative. The faceted glass body is deeply cut in geometric patterns, catching and refracting light with remarkable clarity, while the silverplated mount and lid introduce a layer of refinement through delicate engraving and thoughtful proportion.

Raised on an integrated stand with ornamental feet, the piece carries a sense of presence beyond its scale. The hinged lid, topped with a sculptural finial, opens to reveal a pristine interior—originally intended for biscuits but equally suited to a range of uses today.

It is a piece that reflects a time when even the most modest table accessory was designed with intention, craftsmanship, and a quiet sense of ceremony.

Collectors Notes

While traditionally used for serving biscuits or sweets, pieces like this lend themselves beautifully to reinterpretation. It makes a striking vessel for wrapped confections on a bar, or as a refined catchall in an entryway or study.

In a more intimate setting, it could hold handwritten notes, matches, or even serve as a small lidded vessel for bath salts in a powder room. The interplay of glass and silver allows it to move easily between formal and relaxed environments—always adding a layer of quiet distinction.
Dimensions

8.5 x 7 x 9.5”
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Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene
Antique Silverplate & Cut Glass Biscuit Box on Stand – Boardman, Glossop & Co. (Late Victorian) | Collectors Gene