This is a beautiful English biscuit jar attributed to Taylor, Tunnicliff & Co., with pink roses, raised scrollwork, and a domed metal lid topped by an openwork finial.
Approx. Size: 8 in. high including finial × 5.5 in. wide. Rim diameter 5.25 in.
Taylor, Tunnicliff & Co. made biscuit barrels with silver and silver-plated fittings in Staffordshire during the late 19th century. The ornate lid and molded floral body are characteristic of the decorative tableware they produced in that period.
CONDITION: Fair antique condition with dark patina and wear on the metal lid, wear to the gold-tone rim decoration, and scattered surface marks. See photos for details.
