Antique Art Nouveau Blue Glass Biscuit Jar, 1900

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An elegant antique Art Nouveau biscuit barrel featuring a translucent turquoise-blue glass body, complemented by an ornate silver-plated metal mount, … Read more An elegant antique Art Nouveau biscuit barrel featuring a translucent turquoise-blue glass body, complemented by an ornate silver-plated metal mount, decorative hinged handle and fitted lid. Its delicate floral motifs and graceful lines reflect the refined decorative arts of the turn of the 20th century.

Originally designed for serving biscuits at the tea table, this piece also makes a sophisticated decorative container for sweets or small treasures.

Style: Art Nouveau
Period: Early 20th Century
Materials and Techniques: Turquoise-blue moulded glass, silver-plated metal, decorative metalwork
Place of Origin: Europe
Date of Manufacture: circa 1900
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear to the silver plating and some small losses and irregularities along the outer edge of the lid, as shown in the photographs. The glass appears well preserved.
Dimensions: Height 7.48 in (19 cm); Length 5.51 in (14 cm); Width 4.72 in (12 cm)
Weight: 1.30 lbs (591 g) See less