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A Victorian Cut Glass Bonboniere/preserve Jar

19th century
Sold 23 June 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A stunning cut glass bonboniere, preserve or sweetmeat jar, in the Regency style. This delightful piece has a goblet shaped body with slice cutting and a band of hobnails. The foot is square and there is a polished pontil mark in the centre of the base. Bonboniere's were high quality items for the serving table, containing bonbons or sweetmeats, but would serve well as a preserve or pickle jar. A fine example, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Origin :- Anglo/Irish

Date :- c1840.

Diameter :- 9 cms.

Height :- 19 cms. (to top of knop).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Bonbonniere to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101909
Dealers Internal Reference
JMS
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Description
A stunning cut glass bonboniere, preserve or sweetmeat jar, in the Regency style. This delightful piece has a goblet shaped body with slice cutting and a band of hobnails. The foot is square and there is a polished pontil mark in the centre of the base.
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Bonboniere's were high quality items for the serving table, containing bonbons or sweetmeats, but would serve well as a preserve or pickle jar.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A fine example, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A clear Victorian cut glass bonbonniere with a faceted body, square base, and matching domed lid.
fig 1. A Victorian Cut Glass Bonboniere/preserve Jar

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Origin :- Anglo/Irish

Date :- c1840.

Diameter :- 9 cms.

Height :- 19 cms. (to top of knop).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Bonbonniere to the 1850s.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101909
Dealers Internal Ref
JMS
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A clear Victorian cut glass bonbonniere with a faceted body, square base, and matching domed lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Jeff Sims Antiques

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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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A clear Victorian cut glass bonbonniere with a faceted body, square base, and matching domed lid.
A Victorian cut glass bonboniere/preserve jar
Ref: SA1101909
A clear Victorian cut glass bonbonniere with a faceted body, square base, and matching domed lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Glassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLead Crystal, Flint Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond cut facets, Square pedestal base, Domed lid with finial
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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Bonbonnieres originated in 18th-century France as ornate containers for sweets and confections, becoming widely produced in Britain during the Victorian era as industrial glass cutting techniques advanced and domestic dining became more elaborate.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead crystal or flint glass, shaped using free-blowing or mould-pressing techniques, and subsequently hand-finished with wheel-cut geometric patterns by skilled artisans.

Authentic pieces often exhibit minor surface wear, hand-polished pontil marks on the base, slight optical distortions in the glass, and sharp, deep facets characteristic of 19th-century manufacturing methods.

Display the piece on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or open shelving to catch the light, either empty to showcase the reflective facets or filled with organic objects like dried botanicals or sea glass.

Clean the item gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent with a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature fluctuations, and dishwashers to protect the delicate cut surfaces.
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