Antique Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Lidded Jar – London 1925 – C&R Co
 
A charming and elegant antique cut glass jar with sterling silver lid, hallmarked for London 1925 and bearing the maker’s mark C & R Co.
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This beautifully proportioned piece features a clear cut glass body with softly lobed sides and a radiating star cut base, catching the light wonderfully from every angle. The glass is thick and well-made, giving the piece a satisfying weight and a classic early-20th-century feel.
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The jar is finished with a sterling silver collar and faux tortoise lid, hallmarked for London 1925. The lid has developed a lovely aged patina with subtle mottling, a natural characteristic of antique silver that adds character and authenticity.
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Pieces like this were commonly used as dressing table jars or vanity pots, ideal for storing powders, creams, hairpins or small personal items. Today it makes a beautiful display piece for a dressing table, bathroom shelf or vanity collection.
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Details
 
Date: 1925
 
Assay Office: London
 
Maker: C & R Co
 
Material: Sterling silver and cut glass
 
Design: Lobed cut glass body with star cut base
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Condition: Very good antique condition with minor age-related wear. Silver lid shows natural patina consistent with age.
 
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Displayed with other jars illustration only not included may sell together please contact us for pricing etc
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Approximate Dimensions
 
Height: approx. 5 cm
 
Diameter: approx. 8 cm
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Why we love it
 
This is a lovely 1920s dressing table piece—simple, elegant and practical. The combination of bright cut glass and softly aged silver captures the understated sophistication of the Art Deco period, making it both decorative and useful nearly a century later.
 
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C&R Co hallmark (there are a couple of likely London silversmiths from this period),