1800s Ridgways Oriental Biscuit Barrel with ?Silver Top Start Price GBP 29.99 Current Price GBP 62.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Torquay, Devon See more about '1800s Ridgways Oriental Biscuit Barrel with ?Silver Top' Description 1800s RIDGWAYS BISCUIT BARREL WITH SILVER COLOURED LID       (C600) My research leads me to believe that this biscuit barrel could have been made in the 1800s.  It stands 7” tall and measures 5¼” in diameter (excluding the handles).  It is stamped in brown on the base with a double line diamond shape, inside which are the words “Semi China” and on the four edges of the diamond are “Encrafted for W Ridgeway & Co 1832”.  At the bottom of the diamond is the word “England”, and alongside is the “bow and quiver” with the name “Ridgways” inside the quiver.  The number “2” is also on the base (in blue) and a brown mark that could be a signature.  The oriental pattern is transfer printed, with hand painted finishing of cobalt blue and pale green.   It features oriental style villas, trees, birds, boats and bridges.  The body of the biscuit barrel has blue knob handles, attached to which is a wicker handle.  The lid is silver coloured with beautiful engraving but there are no markings to indicate that it is silver or silver plate.  There may be something missing from the very top of the finial – it feels a little rough.  There are three small chips on the inside rim of the barrel and one on the edge of the outside rim.  This fabulous biscuit barrel has no cracks or restoration and is offered in very good condition. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me and I'll be happy to help. All items will be posted by Royal Mail First Class Recorded unless otherwise stated in the Postage section below.  I endeavour to post within 24 hours of payment being cleared and certainly within 2 working days.  If you wish to purchase more than one item from me I will combine postage costs whenever possible. I do ship to other countries and would ask international buyers to contact me for postage and packing cost prior to bidding or buying.  All international parcels will be sent by Airmail unless otherwise requested. PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR OVERSEAS BUYERS, PAYPAL ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED. I pack items extremely well and with great care, and I cannot take responsibility for items lost or damaged in transit.  Refunds will not be given in either case, although I will do all I can to assist with any claims.  I really do value your custom and feedback, so if you do have a problem, please contact me, and I’ll try to resolve it for you. Thank you for taking the time to look at this item.  Please take a couple of extra minutes to check out my Ebay shop, "Abbey Sands Collectables", and add me to your Favourites list.  You might just discover something special.  I'm always adding new and exciting items - so please keep checking.   Place a Bid!