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Antique Silver and Glass Apple Shaped Preserve Jar or Pot and Spoon, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1917
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Antique Silver and Glass Apple Shaped Preserve Jar or Pot and Spoon, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1917

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 July 2025 · Hough & Son
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Description

Antique Silver and Glass ‘Apple’-Shaped Preserve Jar or Pot and Spoon, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1917.

Matching hallmarks throughout.

Approx. height to the tip of the stalk 8.5cms.

Excellent antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Silver Glass Preserve Jar to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1146940
Dealers Internal Reference
SA036
Description
Antique Silver and Glass ‘Apple’-Shaped Preserve Jar or Pot and Spoon, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1917.

Matching hallmarks throughout.

Approx. height to the tip of the stalk 8.5cms.

Excellent antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Silver Glass Preserve Jar to the 1910s.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146940
Dealers Internal Ref
SA036
Hough & Son
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An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver and Glass Apple Shaped Preserve Jar or Pot and Spoon, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1917

Archive II An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot. View II
Archive III An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot. View III
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Archive VIII An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot. View VIII
Archive IX An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot. View IX
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United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2025
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An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot.
Antique Silver and Glass Apple Shaped Preserve Jar or Pot and Spoon, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1917
Ref: SA1146940
An apple-shaped glass preserve jar featuring a sterling silver lid with a stem handle, accompanied by a matching silver spoon resting in the side slot.
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  • ObjectPreserve Jars and Pots
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsApple shape, Stem lid handle, Matched spoon, Hallmarked rim
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in)

Silver and glass preserve jars became particularly popular during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as dining habits shifted towards elaborate afternoon teas and breakfast spreads, requiring specialised tableware for jams and marmalades.

These pieces typically combine blown or moulded clear glass bodies with hallmarked sterling silver mounts, rims, and lids, often accompanied by a matching silver spoon.

Authenticity is usually confirmed by checking for legible hallmarks stamped on the silver mount, which indicate the makers mark, assay office, purity standard, and date letter.

Such decorative items can be utilised on a sideboard top or dining table centrepiece to add a touch of reflective metallic texture and historical interest to contemporary tablescapes.

The glass can be washed gently in warm soapy water, while the silver mount requires careful cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver polish to maintain its lustre without damaging the hallmarks.
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