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A Heavy Crystal Glass Pillar Molded and Cut Preserve Jar, English C.1840
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A Heavy Crystal Glass Pillar Molded and Cut Preserve Jar, English C.1840

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A heavy crystal glass pillar molded and cut preserve jar, English c.1840

also see markwest-glass.com

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16.25cm (6.40")
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Mark J West has dated this Cut Glass Preserve Jar to the 1850s.

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SA1241535
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1205
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markwest-glass.com

Description
A heavy crystal glass pillar molded and cut preserve jar, English c.1840

also see markwest-glass.com

Height
16.25cm (6.40")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Cut Glass Preserve Jar to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241535
Dealers Internal Ref
1205
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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A clear cut crystal preserve jar with a fitted lid, pillar-moulded body, and a star-cut circular foot.
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Archive I A clear cut crystal preserve jar with a fitted lid, pillar-moulded body, and a star-cut circular foot.

A Heavy Crystal Glass Pillar Molded and Cut Preserve Jar, English C.1840

Archive II A clear cut crystal preserve jar with a fitted lid, pillar-moulded body, and a star-cut circular foot. View II
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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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Verified Since Dec 2016
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Mark J West
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A clear cut crystal preserve jar with a fitted lid, pillar-moulded body, and a star-cut circular foot.
A heavy crystal glass pillar molded and cut preserve jar, English c.1840
Ref: SA1241535
A clear cut crystal preserve jar with a fitted lid, pillar-moulded body, and a star-cut circular foot.
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  • ObjectPreserve Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsPillar moulding, Star-cut base, Faceted finial
  • SizeH 16.25 cm (6 in)

This Victorian preserve jar is fashioned from clear lead crystal and stands as a functional example of English glassware from the mid-nineteenth century. The heavy body displays a pillar-moulded profile with vertical flutes, complemented by a fitted lid topped with a faceted, star-moulded finial. The wider central section sits above a circular foot finished with a radiating star-cut underside, while horizontal cut rings decorate the neck below the scalloped rim. This piece measures 16.25 cm high. Such a vessel fits naturally onto a sideboard top within an English country house interior, serving as a traditional container for preserves or sweet treats during dining or afternoon tea. Its transparent finish and reflective cut surfaces catch the ambient light, making it equally suitable for display on an open shelf or a decorative tabletop tray.

FAQs

A pillar moulded preserve jar is a lidded glass vessel crafted using a combination of partial mould-blowing to form raised vertical columns, or pillars, and hand-cutting to create faceted surfaces. Popular during the late Regency and early Victorian eras, these vessels were produced to hold jams, jellies, and marmalades on dining tables.

These jars were typically hand-blown from heavy lead crystal into initial moulds to establish the primary shape and raised pillars. Craftsmen then used rotating iron and stone wheels fed with abrasive slurry to cut geometric patterns, star bases, and faceted finials before polishing the surface.

Authentic nineteenth-century lead crystal pieces exhibit noticeable physical weight, high clarity, and a characteristic resonant chime when lightly tapped. Inspection of the base often reveals hand-cut starburst motifs and slight wear consistent with age, alongside hand-finished lid rims that fit uniquely to their matching jars.

An antique glass jar can be styled on a dining sideboard, kitchen dresser, or breakfast tray as a decorative display object. Light passing through the thick cut glass creates intricate reflections, making it effective when placed near natural light sources or alongside silver and porcelain tableware.

Hand wash antique crystal using lukewarm water and mild liquid detergent, avoiding dishwashers which can cloud or thermal-shock historic glass. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent water spots and preserve the brilliance of the cut faceting.
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