Fabulous 1926 English Sterling Silver Cut Glass Oval Dresser or Powder Jar
Fabulous 1926 English Sterling Silver Cut Glass Oval Dresser or Powder Jar
Essex Jewelry and Antiques

Fabulous 1926 English Sterling Silver Cut Glass Oval Dresser or Powder Jar

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Presented is a beautiful English sterling silver and cut glass oval dresser or powder jar, part of a larger dressing set of which we have many pieces for sale. The silver lid of this jar is by Finnigans Ltd and dates to 1926, while the glass is unsigned but of exceptional quality, likely a high end English maker like Thomas Webb or Steven & Williams. The lid features very ornate decoration in the form of machine turned radiant designs, fruit, leaf, and flower borders, and ropetwist edging. The glass is cut and frosted with intricate floral swags, egg-and-dart style leaves and flowers. The silver has a rich gold wash, which gives the jars a very high end, luxurious look that would be a grand addition to any vanity or dressing room's décor.

This jar is in pristine condition, no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs to the glass.

The lid is in excellent condition, with sharp crisp detailing and only the most minor wear to the gold wash. The side of the lid is hallmarked with the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard's head for the city of London, the date letter L for 1926, and the maker's mark for Finnigans Ltd, with their maker's mark and address spelled out as well.

We received the entire dresser set as part of a lot from the same estate, and all the pieces match and are no doubt by the same maker.

The jar measures about 3 3/4 x 2 x 2 1/4 inches, LxWxH.
The silver lid alone weighs 53 grams or 1.9 regular ounces. -jm