Antique Cut Glass Vanity Powder Jar with Ornate Silver Lid ( no hallmarks)
This is a lovely little piece, — very much the kind of elegant Edwardian dressing-table item that collectors enjoy. The ribbed glass body and ornate silver lid suggest it was made as a powder jar or vanity pot, typically used for face powder or cold cream.
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5 cm wide
3 cm tall
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Antique Cut Glass Vanity Powder Jar with Ornate Silver Lid unfortunately no hallmarks so have to sell as white metal ( may not be the original lid for bottle may have been cut down priced accordingly)
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Displayed with other bottles for sale separately may sell together please contact us for pricing etc amazing ropusse lid
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Edwardian Dressing Table Pot
A charming antique dressing table jar featuring a beautifully ribbed cut glass body and an ornately embossed silver lid. Pieces like this were commonly found on Edwardian ladies’ dressing tables, used for face powder, cold cream, or small personal items.
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The clear glass jar has a rounded, pumpkin-like form with deep vertical panels that catch the light beautifully. The removable silver lid is decorated with a richly detailed repoussé floral design, with a raised central motif surrounded by scrolling foliage — giving the piece a wonderfully decorative and tactile quality.
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Small vanity jars such as this were popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, when elaborate dressing table sets became fashionable. They were often sold individually or as part of larger toiletry sets alongside perfume bottles, hair receivers, and trinket boxes.
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Today it makes a delightful display piece, jewellery holder, or vanity accessory, perfect for adding a touch of antique elegance to a dressing table or bathroom shelf.
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Details
Antique cut glass vanity jar
Ornate embossed silver lid
Ribbed / panelled glass body
Likely late Victorian to Edwardian period (c.1890–1910)
Lid removable
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Condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use. Some light marks to the glass interior and natural patina to the lid. Please see photographs for details.
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Why We Love It
Elegant, tactile and full of period charm — a small but beautiful reminder of the rituals of an Edwardian dressing table.
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