Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Sterling Silver Vanity Jar

$275
£204.43
€239.32
CA$384.58
A$429.42
CHF 224
MX$5,280.41
NOK 2,827.15
SEK 2,661.66
DKK 1,785.35
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This charming antique cut crystal jar with a sterling silver lid was manufactured by Wallace Silversmiths prior to 1900. Measuring 2 inches wide by 1.5 inches high, it exemplifies the delicate craftsmanship and refined aesthetic typical of late 19th-century American vanity and dresser accessories. The body of the jar is finely cut crystal, featuring a faceted design that adds both sparkle and texture, enhancing its visual appeal while also offering a tactile grip. The crystal is clear and precision-cut, reflecting the light with a jewel-like brilliance. The removable sterling silver lid is simple yet elegant. Its surface is smooth and unadorned, polished to a soft gleam, with the exception of a delicate beaded border encircling the top edge—an understated decorative detail that lends a hint of refinement without overpowering the overall minimalist design. At the center of the lid is a hand-engraved monogram, the letter “F” rendered in an ornate Old English font, providing a personalized, heirloom quality to the piece. This jar would have likely served as a small vanity container, perhaps for creams, salts, or powders, and is a lovely example of turn-of-the-century design marrying function with restrained elegance.
  • Creator:
    Wallace Silversmiths (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2676345647142

More From This Seller

View All
Sterling & Crystal Victorian Jar
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal vanity jar from the Victorian era. With its raised floral motif on the lid and the faceted glass on the jar it’s a lovely decorative t...
Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling & Crystal Victorian Jar

Sterling & Crystal Victorian Jar

$195
Sterling Silver & Crystal Art Nouveau Jar
By Kirk & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite crystal jar is crowned with an ornate sterling silver lid in the flowing Art Nouveau style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The lid features elegant r...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Crystal Art Nouveau Jar

Sterling Silver & Crystal Art Nouveau Jar

$325
Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal vanity jar. The silver cover has a row of beading around the rim — very common in Art Deco designs. The crystal jar is paneled rather...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar

Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar

$190
Sterling Silver & Crystal Covered Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proudly offering a sterling silver and crystal covered bowl. The silver lid was manufactured by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island and is hallmarked 1916. The crystal bowl was manufactured by the Hawkes Glass...
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Crystal Covered Bowl

Sterling Silver & Crystal Covered Bowl

$750
Large Sterling Silver Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a large sterling silver jar and lid with a cranberry colored glass liner. The entire body has a lattice design so the red glass is very noticeable. The lid closes t...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Jar

Large Sterling Silver Jar

$950
Sterling and Crystal Urn
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful crystal urn with a sterling silver lid manufactured by the Hawkes Glass Company. Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (c.1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbo...
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Urn

Sterling and Crystal Urn

$850

You May Also Like

Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Vanity Jar Circa 1918
By Synyer & Beddoes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite vanity jar, crafted by the renowned Birmingham silversmiths Synyer & Beddoes, is a stunning example of early 20th-century English design. Dated to 1918, the jar features a beautifully cut glass body, showcasing intricate patterns that catch and refract light, enhancing its luxurious appeal. The sterling silver lid, hallmarked with the Birmingham assay mark and Synyer & Beddoes' maker’s mark, is a testament to the exceptional quality and attention to detail synonymous with the firm. This versatile piece is ideal for holding powders, creams, or small treasures, making it both a functional and decorative accessory. Collectors of antique sterling silver and vintage vanity items...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Vanity Jar Circa 1918

Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Vanity Jar Circa 1918

$396 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Sterling Lidded Dresser Jar
By R. Wallace & Sons Co.
Located in High Point, NC
19th century glass dresser jar with a marked sterling lid. The jar was made by R Wallace and Sons of Connecticut. this is a wonderful example of fine 19th century American craftsma...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Lidded Dresser Jar

19th Century Sterling Lidded Dresser Jar

$195
English Victorian 19th Century Glass and Silver Vanity Jar with Etched Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English Victorian period glass vanity jar container from the 19th century, with incised silver lid and etched design. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, t...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jars

Materials

Silver

English Victorian 19th Century Glass and Silver Vanity Jar with Etched Design

English Victorian 19th Century Glass and Silver Vanity Jar with Etched Design

$325
Antique Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar from Thomas Wallis, London 19th century
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative jar, box or trinket for vanity smalls. Its executed in faceted crystal and has a silver hand-engraved lid. London Hallmarks for T...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar from Thomas Wallis, London 19th century

Antique Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar from Thomas Wallis, London 19th century

$309 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 19th Century Crystal Biscuit Jar with a Decorative Silver Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique crystal biscuit jar with a decorative silver lid. This is a nice size crystal jar with a removable decorative lid.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Jars

Materials

Crystal

Late 19th Century Crystal Biscuit Jar with a Decorative Silver Top

Late 19th Century Crystal Biscuit Jar with a Decorative Silver Top

$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Dresser Jar with Fancy Sterling Silver Lid
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 20th century cut crystal dresser jar with zipper cut edge and a decorative sterling silver top. From a private collector who traveled the world buying beautiful items.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Jars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Dresser Jar with Fancy Sterling Silver Lid

Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Dresser Jar with Fancy Sterling Silver Lid

$235