English Imari Biscuit Barrel Cracker Jar Wood Antique

This is an antique English imari biscuit barrel, cracker jar or cookie jar made by W. Wood and Company, Burslem Staffordshire England 1915-1918. The biscuit barrel measures 9.5 inch high including the handle and is 6 inches in diameter. The biscuit jar is in the hand painted imari style design of leaves and stylized motifs in cobalt and rust with lots of gold gold and silver plated fittings marked EPNS. The biscuit barrel is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and the gold beading is even intact which is very hard to find. The fittings need a polish. The jar is a very decorative piece as well as highly usable and collectible. Shipping in the US by USPS priority insured signature required.