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Birmingham 1907 Solid Silver and Cut Glass Vanity Jar or Bottle.
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Birmingham 1907 Solid Silver and Cut Glass Vanity Jar or Bottle.

1900 - 1920
Description

Birmingham 1907 English hallmarked great quality solid silver and cut glass vanity or dressing table bottle. Made by Henry Perkins.

With striped engraving to top, this is a lovely bottle in very good condition.

Size-2.75 inches high by 1 5/8 inches diameter.

Suitable for dressing table or desk, and may be used as a tidy.

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

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vanity Jar to the 1910s.

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SA37934
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5496
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Description
Birmingham 1907 English hallmarked great quality solid silver and cut glass vanity or dressing table bottle. Made by Henry Perkins.

With striped engraving to top, this is a lovely bottle in very good condition.

fig 1. An Edwardian clear glass vanity jar featuring a polished sterling silver domed lid with engine-turned engraving.
fig 1. Birmingham 1907 Solid Silver and Cut Glass Vanity Jar or Bottle.

Size-2.75 inches high by 1 5/8 inches diameter.

Suitable for dressing table or desk, and may be used as a tidy.

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

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vanity Jar to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA37934
Dealers Internal Ref
5496
Serpentine Antiques
Serpentine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2008

Specialising in unique pieces for the discerning individual, selected and prepared with special care..

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Archive I An Edwardian clear glass vanity jar featuring a polished sterling silver domed lid with engine-turned engraving.

Birmingham 1907 Solid Silver and Cut Glass Vanity Jar or Bottle.

Archive II An Edwardian clear glass vanity jar featuring a polished sterling silver domed lid with engine-turned engraving. View II
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Badshot Farm
St. Georges Rd
Runfold
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2008
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Serpentine Antiques
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An Edwardian clear glass vanity jar featuring a polished sterling silver domed lid with engine-turned engraving.
Birmingham 1907 solid silver and cut glass vanity jar or bottle.
Ref: SA37934
An Edwardian clear glass vanity jar featuring a polished sterling silver domed lid with engine-turned engraving.
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During the Edwardian era (19011910), vanity jars and toilet bottles were standard accessories for formal dressing tables. Crafted with lead glass or crystal bodies and sterling silver lids, these vessels held powders, pins, bath salts, or cosmetics, reflecting the periods emphasis on refined personal grooming routines.

Antique vanity bottles were primarily constructed using hand-blown or cut glass paired with sterling silver or silver-gilt lids. The silver covers often featured engine-turned engraving, repousse work, or guilloche enamel accents.

Authentic British silver from the Edwardian period carries official assay hallmarks stamped onto the metal surface. Key marks include the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), a specific date letter representing the year of manufacture, and a makers mark denoting the silversmith.

In modern interiors, silver-topped vanity jars can be styled on a marble bathroom counter, a bedroom vanity tray, or alongside books on a bedside table. Grouping pieces of varying heights creates a curated decorative display.

To care for these items, clean the glass interior gently with mild soap and warm water, taking care not to submerge the silver components. Silver lids should be polished using a soft cotton cloth and silver polish specifically formulated for antiques to prevent excessive tarnish without stripping away fine details.
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