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From our family collection, This has been in our family for over a century. It sat on a book shelf for decades then has been carefully wrapped in a box until now. We are experts in glass collectibles but will describe what we believe to be true. If you can add to our description please let us know and we will add it for other bidders

This is a Gorham Sterling Silver lid and sterling rimmed American Brilliant Cut glass jar, Biscuit Jar or cracker jar
The glass is unmarked but the design appears to be cut by Hawkes
Overall dimensions are approximate: 8" tall(to the top of lid) X 4 3/4" wide
The ruby or cranberry colored glass is "cut to clear" accenting the designs and creating exceptional brilliance
The actual design of the diamond cut is the most sought after Hawkes "Chrysanthemum" pattern, patented only a few years prior to the manufacture of this jar and after this Hawkes design won the Paris Exposition, Grand Prize in 1889
The lid is engrave; "1867 F 1892", which helps place the vintage of this jar to be manufactured in 1896 or 1897 (ordered or purchased) at that time to celebrate "25" years of marriage.
The lid is marked with the all Gorham Hallmarks from the 1890's
The silver rim of the jar is also marked STERLING
We have photographed "a chip" and a flea bite(s) that are hard to see in person. There are 2 flea bites and 1 chip that we can see but please look at all the pictures for the actual condition of the this item as this is not 100% perfect. We feel this is certainly at least 98% without damages or imperfections any where.
There are two dents in the sides of the Sterling Silver lid that could be easily repaired as this is sterling silver
The color, clarity and cut of this Vase is exceptionally beautiful. In the light this displays truly brilliant rainbows of color. The "ruby cut to clear"glass design is simply unmatched by common clear cut glass.

Any questions or information you have about this piece will be added.

If we have made an error in our description please send us a note.

*Insurance will be added to the buyers shipping expense based on sales price.

**Will ship Internationally through eBay US shipping center.

***There is "NO BUY IT NOW PRICE" on this item this week. Please refrain from asking. This is a no reserve AUCTION.

On Sep-07-15 at 09:33:01 PDT, seller added the following information:

MISPRINT in description: WE ARE "NOT" EXPERTS in this. So please ask questions and send us your expert options about this piece.

MAKERS MARKS: As we believe this to be manufactured in the late 1890's with no glass makers marks. We found this written about Hawkes Company trademarks: "The first acid-etched trademark, a slight revision of the previous mark, probably was not used until 1902. The gravic glass trademark was registered in 1903." What can you tell us ?

On Sep-12-15 at 00:30:39 PDT, seller added the following information:

Several questions about color and clarity: The color and clarity is consistent all over. Apparently some pictures may look as dull areas. I can not change the bad pictures at this point, but be assured it has no 'dull' areas in person. Has some finger smugs from handling that show in the pictures

ATTENTION BIDDERS: Saturday: As you may know there are over 55 watchers on this wonderful piece. "This will be sold Sunday." There are some extraordinary notes from interested watchers but no telling if they will

bid. DO NOT WAIT until the last second and be outbid - get your bid in now and chase away the snipers. Any questions please let me know.

"GOOD LUCK TO ALL".

*SHIPPING WILL BE UPS & INCLUDE ADDED INSURANCE FOR THE VALUE OF THE SALE - Insurance will be added at the buyers expense based on UPS guidelines.

On Sep-12-15 at 13:24:31 PDT, seller added the following information:

Saturday Afternoon: "Up to 60 watchers now!" I have more pictures if you need to see them of the top of the jar They show the clarity and color of the ruby glass is crystal clear and even top to bottom, not smudged like some of the original pics. Send me a note if you need to see them. Please do not wait until the last hour to ask for information or pictures. We will respond today, tonight & Sunday afternoon. We have been overwhelmed with questions and suggestions on this piece. We want all bidders to have the same information to make their best bids so ask now if you need more details. Thank you all for your suggestions and advise. Ebayers are an amazing group of collectors. -----Thank you all for you help.

On Sep-13-15 at 03:41:58 PDT, seller added the following information:

SUNDAY MORNING: "68 watchers" Also: The bottom on the jar is all clear cut glass and not ruby colored. It is a large cut chrysanthemum design. The bottom is in picture 11 but shows some ruby color reflected from the sides. "If YOU have questions don't wait too late." Thank you.