Antique Porcelain Biscuit Barrel, Regent, Made in England, Stamped English Flosmaron Make Excellent condition, no chips or hairline cracks, lids will need to be polished Story..... The first biscuit barrels appeared in England around 1860 and quickly became en vogue as an essential serving piece for any society hostess. Not actually intended for biscuit (the English term for cookie) storage, the biscuit barrels were never airtight. Meant for presenting delicate tea biscuits or scones at tea time, these biscuit jars were highly esteemed for their ability to add another layer of beauty to the tea table. Biscuits were transferred to a luxurious biscuit barrel in the kitchen, and an ”upstairs maid” would proudly present this to guests on the tea trolley in the formal parlor. When tea time was done, the leftover cakes and cookies were brought back to the below stairs kitchen and transferred to a cookie tin for safe storage. ***SELLER WILL SHIP BUYER PAYS SHIPPING*** (FRANKLIN)