I haven’t written a “fave find” post in awhile, but this recently-acquired biscuit box sure is cause to write one now.

Antique biscuit boxes were used at bakeries or old General Stores, and they were filled with doughy delights.  The grocer would open up the box and use tongs to pull out the treats for a buyer.  The box is metal with a glass front so purchasers could see the goods inside.

I found this particular box at a small auction I went to with Timmy on Thursday.  It was right near my house, and all of the items looked good.  Unfortunately, it ended up being really high-priced!  People were bidding machines!  I was getting very grumpy because neither my dad or I were winning anything, and because people were paying obscene amounts for worthless things.  Common Effanbee dolls for $70?!  They barely sell for $10 on ebay.  It was a lot of stuff like that.  [Sidenote: Zach pointed out that “Effanbee” sounds like I am saying “F'in B” which is funny.]

So I figured that the biscuit box would soar in price, and I would go home sad.  It was the only item at the auction I REALLY wanted.  But then it went up for bidding, and I won it for $25!  I was thrilled.

As you can see from the photo, I put some old books in it and am now displaying it on our bookshelf.  I think it adds a nice look to an otherwise typical shelf.

If you are interested in your own metal biscuit box, take a look on Etsy and on Ebay.

-Erin

P.S. Can anyone tell me what “Not in the Trust” means on my box?!