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Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque - 1904
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Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque - 1904

1900 - 1920
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Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar. The lid is centred with a hand-painted ceramic plaque depicting an elegant pastoral courting scene in 18th-century dress. The silverwork is finished with a scrolling, repoussé-style border that frames the painted panel and gives the piece a refined, decorative presence. The glass is cut in an all-over diamond and crosshatch pattern that catches the light beautifully on a dressing table. Hallmarked for London, 1904.

*A small but distinctive piece that brings the quiet theatre of the Edwardian dressing table into a modern home!

Measurements:

Height: 2 1/4" (approx. 5.5cm)

Diameter: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Total weight: 124g

In good condition – There are no chips or cracks to the glass or porcelain. The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Porcelain Vanity Jar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237838
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KD53414
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Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar.
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The lid is centred with a hand-painted ceramic plaque depicting an elegant pastoral courting scene in 18th-century dress.
Kingsdown Antiques

The silverwork is finished with a scrolling, repoussé-style border that frames the painted panel and gives the piece a refined, decorative presence. The glass is cut in an all-over diamond and crosshatch pattern that catches the light beautifully on a dressing table. Hallmarked for London, 1904.

fig 1. An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple.
fig 1. Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque - 1904

A small but distinctive piece that brings the quiet theatre of the Edwardian dressing table into a modern home!

Measurements:

Height: 2 1/4" (approx. 5.5cm)

Diameter: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Total weight: 124g

In good condition – There are no chips or cracks to the glass or porcelain. The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Porcelain Vanity Jar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237838
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53414
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Archive I An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple.

Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque - 1904

Archive II An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple. View II
Archive III An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple. View V
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An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple.
Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque - 1904
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An Edwardian round cut-glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver mounted lid inset with a hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting an eighteenth-century courting couple.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVanity Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass, Porcelain
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCourting couple scene, Scrollwork rim, Cut glass facets, Porcelain plaque insert
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian vanity jar is fashioned from cut glass and sterling silver, dating from 1904 with a London hallmark. The round vessel features an all-over diamond and crosshatch cut glass pattern across the body, supporting a silver lid decorated with an embossed scrollwork rim. Inserted into the centre of the lid is a hand-painted ceramic plaque showing an eighteenth-century pastoral courting couple in pink, blue, yellow and white garments against a pale green and brown landscape. The silver mount displays light surface wear consistent with age, while the glass and porcelain remain free of chips or cracks. Measuring 5.5 cm high by 5 cm wide and 5 cm deep, this item sits appropriately on a bedside table or dressing table to hold small personal items within a bedroom or bathroom setting.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King Edward VII, these dressing table accessories feature silver lids mounted on lead crystal or cut glass bodies. Lids frequently incorporated intricate repousse borders, hand-painted enamel, or porcelain inserts depicting classical and pastoral themes.

These jars were typically constructed from heavy cut or molded glass paired with sterling silver or silver-plated lids. Decorative inserts were often made from hand-painted porcelain or painted enamel plaques attached to the central panel of the metal lid.

Authentic British pieces bear hallmarks on the rim or lid, indicating silver purity, city of assay, makers mark, and date letter. Additionally, hand-cut glass facets and hand-painted artwork display slight variations consistent with early twentieth-century manufacturing techniques.

These small vessels serve as functional decorative accents on bedside tables, bathroom countertops, or vanity trays. They can be used to hold small items of jewellery, cotton pads, or coins while adding historical texture to modern interior displays.

Clean the glass base with a damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals. Polish the silver rim using a specialized silver polishing cloth, taking care not to rub abrasive cleaners onto painted porcelain or enamel surfaces.
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