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Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910
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Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910 ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This very elegant silver and pique tortoiseshell dressing table jar is hallmarked for London 1910. The tortoiseshell pull-off cover intricately inlaid with a ribbon-tied flower basket within a raised silver bluebell border. Gilt interior. The glass with hobnail-cut decorations.

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks erased.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "p" for 1910.

Condition:

Very good.

Tortoiseshell in good glossy condition.

Silver base in very good condition, no dents.

Snuggly fitted lid.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Vanity Jar to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215522
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI72
Description
This very elegant silver and pique tortoiseshell dressing table jar is hallmarked for London 1910.
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The tortoiseshell pull-off cover intricately inlaid with a ribbon-tied flower basket within a raised silver bluebell border.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Gilt interior. The glass with hobnail-cut decorations.

fig 1. An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif.
fig 1. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks erased.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "p" for 1910.

Condition:

Very good.

Tortoiseshell in good glossy condition.

Silver base in very good condition, no dents.

Snuggly fitted lid.

fig 2. An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif.
fig 2. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif.
fig 3. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Vanity Jar to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215522
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI72
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif. SOLD16 JUN 26

Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar, London 1910

Archive II An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif. View II
Archive III An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif. View III
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Archive V An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif.
EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL CUT GLASS VANITY JAR, LONDON 1910
Ref: SA1215522
An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and a tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver ribbon and floral basket motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell, Cut Glass
  • ColourAmber and Silver
  • MotifsCut glass hobnail pattern, Silver pique inlay, Ribbon and floral basket design, Chased silver border
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pieces, produced during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910), are characterised by lighter, more refined neoclassical motifs, often featuring delicate pique work, floral garlands, and ribbons inspired by Louis XVI designs.

These jars typically combine heavy-cut lead crystal or glassware bases with sterling silver collars and lids inset with genuine hawksbill turtle shell, often enhanced with inlaid silver pique work.

Authentic pieces bear clear British hallmarks stamped on the silver components, indicating the assay office, silver standard (such as the lion passant for sterling), and a date letter corresponding to the early 20th century.

Such decorative objects add a touch of tactile texture and historical interest when displayed on a dressing table, mantlepiece, or open shelf within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

Tortoiseshell is organic and sensitive to direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes, requiring gentle dusting with a soft cloth, while the silver portion can be carefully polished with a non-abrasive cloth, avoiding contact with the shell.
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