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Sheffield 1870 Victorian Solid Silver and Cut Glass Fine Quality Vanity Jar or Soap Jar.
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Sheffield 1870 Victorian Solid Silver and Cut Glass Fine Quality Vanity Jar or Soap Jar.

19th century
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Victorian period Sheffield 1870 English hallmarked solid silver and cut glass very fine quality oval shaped vanity jar or soap jar.

This would have been used to store and seal a bar of soap, and now makes a wonderful jar or bottle to store anything on dressing table, bath or desk.

With beautiful panel cut glass sides and star cut base to bottom, surmounted by a very finely engraved and heavy gauged silver top, having a lovely vacant cartouche to centre. This would have been a very expensive dressing table piece when made.

Size 3.5 inches high by 3 inches wide.

Weight for shipping: 227 grams.

The silver is in very good condition and the glass has some tiny fleabites near where the panels meet the edge of the silver top only.

A wonderful item to use for dressing table or desk.

See listing 0895 for a tall hatpin sized matching jar from same set if two pieces are desired.

Many other dressing table jars are also available. See listings at www.serpentineantiques.co.uk.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vanity Jar to the 19th Century.

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SA28249
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0893
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Victorian period Sheffield 1870 English hallmarked solid silver and cut glass very fine quality oval shaped vanity jar or soap jar.
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This would have been used to store and seal a bar of soap, and now makes a wonderful jar or bottle to store anything on dressing table, bath or desk.
Serpentine Antiques
fig 1. An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border.
fig 1. Sheffield 1870 Victorian Solid Silver and Cut Glass Fine Quality Vanity Jar or Soap Jar.

With beautiful panel cut glass sides and star cut base to bottom, surmounted by a very finely engraved and heavy gauged silver top, having a lovely vacant cartouche to centre. This would have been a very expensive dressing table piece when made.

fig 2. An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border.
fig 2. Sheffield 1870 Victorian Solid Silver and Cut Glass Fine Quality Vanity Jar or Soap Jar.

Size 3.5 inches high by 3 inches wide.

Weight for shipping: 227 grams.

The silver is in very good condition and the glass has some tiny fleabites near where the panels meet the edge of the silver top only.

fig 3. An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border.
fig 3. Sheffield 1870 Victorian Solid Silver and Cut Glass Fine Quality Vanity Jar or Soap Jar.

A wonderful item to use for dressing table or desk.

See listing 0895 for a tall hatpin sized matching jar from same set if two pieces are desired.

Many other dressing table jars are also available. See listings at www.serpentineantiques.co.uk.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vanity Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA28249
Dealers Internal Ref
0893
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Archive I An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border.

Sheffield 1870 Victorian Solid Silver and Cut Glass Fine Quality Vanity Jar or Soap Jar.

Archive II An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border. View II
Archive III An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border. View III
Archive IV An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border. View IV
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St. Georges Rd
Runfold
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
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An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border.
Sheffield 1870 Victorian solid silver and cut glass fine quality vanity jar or soap jar.
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An oval clear cut glass vanity jar featuring an engraved sterling silver lid with an engine-turned pattern and scroll border.
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Victorian silver vanity jars are glass containers fitted with silver lids, manufactured primarily during the 19th century for use on dressing tables or in travel vanity cases. They were designed to hold soaps, powders, pins, or ointments while serving as decorative vanity accessories.

These containers typically feature heavy cut glass or blown glass bodies paired with solid sterling silver or silver-plated covers. Lids were frequently decorated using engine turning, hand engraving, or embossing techniques.

Authentic British pieces bear official assay office hallmarks stamped onto the silver rim or lid, indicating the silver purity, makers mark, location stamp, and date letter. Additionally, period glass usually exhibits slight hand-cut irregularities and appropriate age-related wear on the base.

Position these jars on a bathroom counter, dressing table, or bedside table to hold small items such as jewellery or cotton pads. Grouping silver-topped jars of varying heights creates a refined vignette on polished wood or marble surfaces.

Clean the glass base using warm water and a mild detergent, ensuring water does not collect in tiny crevices. Polish the silver cover gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver cream, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners that can erode delicate engraving.
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