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A 19th century sweetmeat jar and cover. Circa 1850

Declaration

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Cut Glass Sweetmeat Jar to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

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SA887992

Dealers Internal Reference

15911

Description

A 19th century sweetmeat jar and cover. Circa 1850

Date of Manufacture

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Cut Glass Sweetmeat Jar to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA887992

Dealers Internal Ref

15911

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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

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An ornate 19th-century cut glass sweetmeat jar featuring a faceted domed cover and square foot.

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A 19th Century Sweetmeat Jar and Cover. Circa 1850

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

Telephone 07774 181071

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Church House
Half Moon Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LN
United Kingdom

Wed - Sat
10 am - 4 pm

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialLead crystal
ColourClear
MotifsDiamond cut pattern, Fluted body, Panel cut pedestal, Facet cut finial

FAQs

Sweetmeat jars originated as vessels for serving preserved fruits, nuts, and confections during formal dining courses in the 18th and 19th centuries.

These jars were traditionally crafted from heavy lead crystal or flint glass, shaped using techniques such as blown-moulding and hand-cutting.

Authentic pieces often exhibit minor surface wear on the base, hand-polished facets, and slight irregularities indicative of manual manufacture.

Place the jar on a mantelpiece or sideboard to catch ambient light, utilizing its reflective crystal properties as a focal point.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and abrasive cloths to protect the glass.