Product Description

A wonderful antique cut-glass dresser jar from the Art Nouveau period, c1904! The jar features a sterling silver dome lid with gorgeous repousse work depicting florets and a labyrinth of flowing stylized lines... the graceful design characteristic of the Art nouveau era! The sterling silver lid fits smoothly on the neck. The decorative cut-glass, also known as 'hobnail' glass, has a lovely deep incised pattern - a very skilled and time consuming hand and lathe technique used at the time! The bottom is decorated with a nice starburst. 

The lid bears English hallmarks; Birmingham origin, dated 1904, and there is the makers mark "W & H" which is that of Walker & Hall (a renown large Silversmiths company based in Sheffield). A registration number can be seen to the top of the lid - "RD360157". 

Today this little jar would make a perfect keeper for your delicate bits and bobs, it may also make a unique present for the antique lover!

Item Details

Era:	Art Nouveau, c1904
Material:	Sterling silver and glass bottom
Gemstone:	-
Hallmark:	Set of Birmingham stamps - 'anchor' (denoting Birmingham), 'rampant lion' letter 'e' (denoting year 1904), and makers marks 'W & H' (Walker & Hall)
Weight:	121.97 grams
Size:	around 2" height x 2 &3/4" widest point
Condition:	The antique jar presents in good condition. There are few little nibbles to the glass patterning and minor dents along the lid edge, otherwise the jar presents in great condition for the 118 year old age!